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Automotive & EVs startups that raised in 2026
211 automotive & EVs startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $41B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$21Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
The Boring CompanyThe Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.
Founded 2016Hawthorne, United States$4.0Blast round Jul 2026 - 3
SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 4
WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.3Blast round Apr 2026 - 5
WaabiWaabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.
Founded 2021Toronto, Canada$1.0Blast round Jan 2026 - 6
TratonTraton is a transport industry that manufactures commercial vehicles.Traton is a transport industry that manufactures commercial vehicles.
Founded 2019Munich, Germany$997Mlast round May 2026 - 7
Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8
Lucid MotorsLucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
Founded 2007Newark, United States$750Mlast round Apr 2026 - 9
Slate AutoSlate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.
Founded 2022Troy, United States$650Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10KavakFounded -Mexico$600Mlast round Apr 2026
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Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.
Founded 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$431Mlast round Apr 2026 - 12
LeapMotorLeapmotor is a Hangzhou-based Chinese new energy car maker.Leapmotor is a Hangzhou-based Chinese new energy car maker.
Founded 2015China$428Mlast round Jan 2026 - 13SpiroFounded -Kenya$408Mlast round Sept 2026
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NeolixNeolix is a technologically innovative company that specializes in the production of physical and sports scenes.Neolix is a technologically innovative company that specializes in the production of physical and sports scenes.
Founded 2014China$400Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15Lucid GroupFounded 2002United States$400Mlast round Oct 2026
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Firefly AerospaceFirefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.
Founded 2014Cedar Park, United States$384Mlast round May 2026 - 17
AlsoALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.
Founded 1998Chicago, United States$350Mlast round Aug 2026 - 18
InstaVoltInstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.InstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Founded 2016Basingstoke, United Kingdom$335Mlast round May 2026 - 19
PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$322Mlast round Jun 2026 - 20
MooveMoove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs.Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs.
Founded 2020Nigeria$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 21
HarbingerHarbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.
Founded 2021Garden Grove, United States$240Mlast round Nov 2026 - 22
RapidoRapido, officially known as Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, is India's largest bike taxi aggregator and urban mobility platform.Rapido, officially known as Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, is India's largest bike taxi aggregator and urban mobility platform.
Founded 2015Bengaluru, India$240Mlast round May 2026 - 23REGENT CraftFounded 2020United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
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EinrideEinride is a freight technology company providing digital, electric, and autonomous shipping.Einride is a freight technology company providing digital, electric, and autonomous shipping.
Founded 2016Stockholm, Sweden$226Mlast round Jun 2026 - 25
GatikGatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.
Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$201Mlast round Aug 2026 - 26
OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Jul 2026 - 27
Gravis RoboticsGravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.
Founded 2022Zurich, Switzerland$200Mlast round Aug 2026 - 28SiEngineFounded -China$200Mlast round Aug 2026
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NexuNexu is a financing platform for Latin American car dealerships.Nexu is a financing platform for Latin American car dealerships.
Founded 2014Cuauhtémoc, Mexico$198Mlast round Nov 2026 - 30
Simple EnergySimple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.
Founded 2012São Paulo, United States$180Mlast round Sept 2026 - 31
GlydwaysGlydways, Inc.Glydways, Inc.
Founded 2016South San Francisco, United States$170Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32
GreenwayLeading electric vehicle charging service provider in Central and Eastern EuropeLeading electric vehicle charging service provider in Central and Eastern Europe
Founded 2011Petržalka, Poland$161Mlast round May 2026 - 33
SemiDriveSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developerSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer
Founded 2018China$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 34
SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 35
HypersonicaHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military anHypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an
Founded 2023Feldkirchen, Germany$140Mlast round Nov 2026 - 36
Ather EnergyAther Energy was started in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, two engineering graduates straight out of college with the audacity to dream and challenge theAther Energy was started in 2013 by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, two engineering graduates straight out of college with the audacity to dream and challenge the
Founded 2013Bangalore, India$135Mlast round Jul 2026 - 37
NewMonewmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.
Founded 2024Minato, Japan$135Mlast round Nov 2026 - 38
GreenCell MobilityGreenCell Mobility offers clean, cost-effective, and on-demand shared e-mobility solutions.GreenCell Mobility offers clean, cost-effective, and on-demand shared e-mobility solutions.
Founded 2019India$124Mlast round Oct 2026 - 39River MobilityFounded -India$120Mlast round Aug 2026
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FastnedFastned is a fast-charging network for electric vehicles to charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind.Fastned is a fast-charging network for electric vehicles to charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind.
Founded 2012Amsterdam, Netherlands$118Mlast round Jan 2026 - 41AevaFounded 2016United States$115Mlast round Jun 2026
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Breathe Battery TechnologiesBreathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$111Mlast round Aug 2026 - 44
OxaOxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England.Oxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England.
Founded 2014Oxford, United Kingdom$103Mlast round Mar 2026 - 45
QCraftQcraft operates as a self-driving startup company.Qcraft operates as a self-driving startup company.
Founded 2019Unterschleissheim, China$100Mlast round Mar 2026 - 46
Kodiak RoboticsKodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.
Founded 2018Mountain View, United States$100Mlast round May 2026 - 47Kodiak AIFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
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Orange EVOrange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.Orange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.
Founded 2012Kansas City, United States$100Mlast round Aug 2026 - 49ZumFounded -United States$100Mlast round Apr 2026
- 50Hello RobotaxiFounded -China$100Mlast round Sept 2026
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