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Automotive & EVs startups in the United States
423 automotive & EVs startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $79B between them, with San Francisco 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$27Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
BlueOval SKBlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem.BlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
Founded 2022Stanton, United States$9.6Blast round Jun 2023 - 3
RivianRivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded 2009Irvine, United States$9.2Blast round Jul 2025 - 4
The Boring CompanyThe Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.
Founded 2016Hawthorne, United States$4.2Blast round Jul 2026 - 5Faraday FutureFounded -United States$2.9Blast round May 2026
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EVgoEVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.
Founded 2010Los Angeles, United States$2.5Blast round Jul 2025 - 7
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$2.4Blast round Apr 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$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 9
NuroNuro, Inc.Nuro, Inc.
Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$1.4Blast round May 2026 - 10
ViaVIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.
Founded 2016Somerville, United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2025 - 11
AuroraFounded -United States$1.1Blast round Apr 2025 - 12
ElectraElectra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.
Founded 2020Boulder, United States$1.1Blast round Mar 2026 - 13
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$1.1Blast round Apr 2026 - 14
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 - 15
Quick Quack Car WashQuick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.
Founded 2016Roseville, United States$850Mlast round Jun 2024 - 16
KORE PowerKore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.
Founded 2018Coeur D'alene, United States$850Mlast round Jun 2023 - 17
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 - 18
Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.
Founded 2017Sunnyvale, United States$640Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
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$609Mlast round May 2026 - 20
Global Lending ServicesGlobal Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company.Global Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company.
Founded 2011Atlanta, United States$500Mlast round Oct 2025 - 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$500Mlast round Nov 2026 - 22
LuminarLuminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.
Founded 2011Orlando, United States$485Mlast round May 2025 - 23
Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLCDetroit Manufacturing Systems is an automotive company providing interior components, injection molding, and assembly.
Detroit Manufacturing Systems is an automotive company providing interior components, injection molding, and assembly.
Founded 2012Detroit, United States$450Mlast round Dec 2025 - 24
FleetioFleetio is a cloud-based fleet management software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet management software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Founded 2012Birmingham, United States$450Mlast round Mar 2025 - 25
ForterraForterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.
Founded 2016United States$426Mlast round Nov 2025 - 26
GetaroundGetaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$408Mlast round Jan 2024 - 27Lucid GroupFounded 2002United States$400Mlast round Oct 2026
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CarvanaCarvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.Carvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.
Founded 2012Tempe, United States$399Mlast round Nov 2025 - 29
CelLinkCelLink develops a flexible conductive backplane for solar, LED, and battery industries.CelLink develops a flexible conductive backplane for solar, LED, and battery industries.
Founded 2011San Carlos, United States$362Mlast round May 2023 - 30
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 - 31GogoGOGO is a smart electric vehicle sharing platform.
GOGO is a smart electric vehicle sharing platform.
Founded 2015United States$323Mlast round Jul 2014 - 32
QuantumScapeQuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
Founded 2010San Jose, United States$300Mlast round Aug 2023 - 33
Embark TrucksEmbark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services.Embark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$300Mlast round Nov 2021 - 34
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$287Mlast round Jul 2026 - 35
TTTech AutoTTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.TTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.
Founded 2018Las Vegas, United States$286Mlast round Feb 2022 - 36
CarsDirect.comCarsDirect.com is an online automotive research portal and car buying service based in El Segundo, California.CarsDirect.com is an online automotive research portal and car buying service based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 1998Manhattan Beach, United States$280Mlast round Feb 2000 - 37
GlydwaysGlydways, Inc.Glydways, Inc.
Founded 2016South San Francisco, United States$271Mlast round Apr 2026 - 38BoltFounded -United States$264Mlast round Aug 2026
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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$235Mlast round Sept 2026 - 41
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$205Mlast round Aug 2026 - 42
LiveWireLiveWire offers ready-to-drink cocktails that are combined by world-class bartenders with real spirits and clean ingredients.LiveWire offers ready-to-drink cocktails that are combined by world-class bartenders with real spirits and clean ingredients.
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$203Mlast round Sept 2022 - 43Also Inc.Founded -United States$200Mlast round Jul 2025
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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$199Mlast round Sept 2026 - 45
CerenceCerence is an IT company that offers automakers and mobility OEM.Cerence is an IT company that offers automakers and mobility OEM.
Founded 2019Burlington, United States$190Mlast round Jun 2023 - 46
UVeyeUVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.
Founded 2016Teaneck, United States$186Mlast round Jan 2025 - 47
DigniFiDigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs.DigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs.
Founded 2013Bellevue, United States$175Mlast round Jul 2024 - 48
Lordstown MotorsLordstown Motors was an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2018 or 2019, focused on producing the Endurance, a full-size battery electric pickup truck.Lordstown Motors was an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2018 or 2019, focused on producing the Endurance, a full-size battery electric pickup truck.
Founded 2019Farmington Hills, United States$170Mlast round Nov 2022 - 49
SuperpedestrianSuperpedestrian is a transportation robotics company located in Cambridge, MA.Superpedestrian is a transportation robotics company located in Cambridge, MA.
Founded 2013Cambridge, United States$168Mlast round Feb 2022 - 50
BuyerLinkBuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer trafficBuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic
Founded 2001Walnut Creek, United States$166Mlast round May 2026
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