# Top 50 Automotive & EVs Startups by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 automotive & EVs startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $41B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/automotive-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Waymo** Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waymo) Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$21B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**The Boring Company** The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-boring-company) The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks. *Founded* 2016 Hawthorne, United States **$4.0B** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.3B** last round Apr 2026
- 5 [**Waabi** Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waabi) Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking. *Founded* 2021 Toronto, Canada **$1.0B** last round Jan 2026
- 6 [**Traton** Traton is a transport industry that manufactures commercial vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/traton) Traton is a transport industry that manufactures commercial vehicles. *Founded* 2019 Munich, Germany **$997M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**Bedrock Robotics** Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bedrock-robotics) Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$870M** last round Oct 2026
- 8 [**Lucid Motors** Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-motors) Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars. *Founded* 2007 Newark, United States **$750M** last round Apr 2026
- 9 [**Slate Auto** Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/slate-auto) Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability. *Founded* 2022 Troy, United States **$650M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**Kavak**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kavak) *Founded* - Mexico **$600M** last round Apr 2026
- 11 [**Vulcan Elements** Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-elements) 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* 2023 Vestavia Hills, United States **$431M** last round Apr 2026
- 12 [**LeapMotor** Leapmotor is a Hangzhou-based Chinese new energy car maker.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leapmotor) Leapmotor is a Hangzhou-based Chinese new energy car maker. *Founded* 2015 China **$428M** last round Jan 2026
- 13 [**Spiro**](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiro) *Founded* - Kenya **$408M** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**Neolix** Neolix is a technologically innovative company that specializes in the production of physical and sports scenes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neolix) Neolix is a technologically innovative company that specializes in the production of physical and sports scenes. *Founded* 2014 China **$400M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Lucid Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-group) *Founded* 2002 United States **$400M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**Firefly Aerospace** Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/firefly-aerospace) Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads. *Founded* 2014 Cedar Park, United States **$384M** last round May 2026
- 17 [**Also** ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/also) ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle. *Founded* 1998 Chicago, United States **$350M** last round Aug 2026
- 18 [**InstaVolt** InstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/instavolt) InstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. *Founded* 2016 Basingstoke, United Kingdom **$335M** last round May 2026
- 19 [**PhysicsX** PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,](https://millionrounds.com/company/physicsx) PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$322M** last round Jun 2026
- 20 [**Moove** Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moove) Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs. *Founded* 2020 Nigeria **$250M** last round Aug 2026
- 21 [**Harbinger** Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbinger) Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California. *Founded* 2021 Garden Grove, United States **$240M** last round Nov 2026
- 22 [**Rapido** Rapido, officially known as Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, is India's largest bike taxi aggregator and urban mobility platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapido) Rapido, officially known as Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, is India's largest bike taxi aggregator and urban mobility platform. *Founded* 2015 Bengaluru, India **$240M** last round May 2026
- 23 [**REGENT Craft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/regent-craft) *Founded* 2020 United States **$240M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**Einride** Einride is a freight technology company providing digital, electric, and autonomous shipping.](https://millionrounds.com/company/einride) Einride is a freight technology company providing digital, electric, and autonomous shipping. *Founded* 2016 Stockholm, Sweden **$226M** last round Jun 2026
- 25 [**Gatik** Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gatik) Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics. *Founded* 2017 Mountain View, United States **$201M** last round Aug 2026
- 26 [**Ouster** Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouster) Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$200M** last round Jul 2026
- 27 [**Gravis Robotics** Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gravis-robotics) Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology. *Founded* 2022 Zurich, Switzerland **$200M** last round Aug 2026
- 28 [**SiEngine**](https://millionrounds.com/company/siengine) *Founded* - China **$200M** last round Aug 2026
- 29 [**Nexu** Nexu is a financing platform for Latin American car dealerships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexu) Nexu is a financing platform for Latin American car dealerships. *Founded* 2014 Cuauhtémoc, Mexico **$198M** last round Nov 2026
- 30 [**Simple Energy** Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-energy) Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers. *Founded* 2012 São Paulo, United States **$180M** last round Sept 2026
- 31 [**Glydways** Glydways, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glydways) Glydways, Inc. *Founded* 2016 South San Francisco, United States **$170M** last round Apr 2026
- 32 [**Greenway** Leading electric vehicle charging service provider in Central and Eastern Europe](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenway) Leading electric vehicle charging service provider in Central and Eastern Europe *Founded* 2011 Petržalka, Poland **$161M** last round May 2026
- 33 [**SemiDrive** SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer](https://millionrounds.com/company/semidrive) SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer *Founded* 2018 China **$150M** last round Sept 2026
- 34 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$150M** last round Sept 2026
- 35 [**Hypersonica** Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypersonica) Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an *Founded* 2023 Feldkirchen, Germany **$140M** last round Nov 2026
- 36 [**Ather Energy** Ather 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/ather-energy) Ather 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* 2013 Bangalore, India **$135M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**NewMo** newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newmo) newmo is a Japanese mobility and transportation company based in Tokyo, established on January 4, 2024. *Founded* 2024 Minato, Japan **$135M** last round Nov 2026
- 38 [**GreenCell Mobility** GreenCell Mobility offers clean, cost-effective, and on-demand shared e-mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greencell-mobility) GreenCell Mobility offers clean, cost-effective, and on-demand shared e-mobility solutions. *Founded* 2019 India **$124M** last round Oct 2026
- 39 [**River Mobility**](https://millionrounds.com/company/river-mobility) *Founded* - India **$120M** last round Aug 2026
- 40 [**Fastned** Fastned is a fast-charging network for electric vehicles to charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fastned) Fastned is a fast-charging network for electric vehicles to charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. *Founded* 2012 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$118M** last round Jan 2026
- 41 [**Aeva**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aeva) *Founded* 2016 United States **$115M** last round Jun 2026
- 42 [**FINN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/finn) *Founded* - Germany **$113M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**Breathe Battery Technologies** Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/breathe-battery-technologies) Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$111M** last round Aug 2026
- 44 [**Oxa** Oxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxa) Oxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England. *Founded* 2014 Oxford, United Kingdom **$103M** last round Mar 2026
- 45 [**QCraft** Qcraft operates as a self-driving startup company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qcraft) Qcraft operates as a self-driving startup company. *Founded* 2019 Unterschleissheim, China **$100M** last round Mar 2026
- 46 [**Kodiak Robotics** Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kodiak-robotics) Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. *Founded* 2018 Mountain View, United States **$100M** last round May 2026
- 47 [**Kodiak AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kodiak-ai) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round May 2026
- 48 [**Orange EV** Orange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orange-ev) Orange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles. *Founded* 2012 Kansas City, United States **$100M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**Zum**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zum) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round Apr 2026
- 50 [**Hello Robotaxi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hello-robotaxi) *Founded* - China **$100M** last round Sept 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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