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Transport startups in the United States
873 transport startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $126B 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
Sumisho Air LeaseSumisho Air Lease is an aircraft leasing company engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers.Sumisho Air Lease is an aircraft leasing company engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers.
Founded -Los Angeles, United States$12Blast round Sept 2025 - 3UberFounded -United States$11Blast round Aug 2018
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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 - 5
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 - 6
DoorDashDoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.7Blast round May 2025 - 7
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 - 8The Boring Co.Founded -United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026
- 9Faraday 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 - 11
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 - 12
ZiplineDataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.
Founded 1994Round Rock, United States$2.2Blast round Nov 2026 - 13
CruiseFounded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Jun 2024 - 14QXOFounded -United States$1.8Blast round Jan 2026
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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 - 16
Solaris Energy InfrastructureSolaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.
Founded -Houston, United States$1.6Blast round May 2026 - 17Archer AviationFounded -United States$1.6Blast round Jun 2025
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FlexportFlexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco.Flexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.6Blast round Jan 2024 - 19
NuroNuro, Inc.Nuro, Inc.
Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$1.4Blast round May 2026 - 20
Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
Founded 2015Salem, United States$1.3Blast round Oct 2026 - 21
Impulse SpaceImpulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.Impulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.
Founded 2021Redondo Beach, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 22
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 - 23
AuroraFounded -United States$1.1Blast round Apr 2025 - 24
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 - 25
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 - 26
Uber Advanced Technologies GroupUber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business.Uber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.0Blast round Apr 2019 - 27
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 - 28
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 - 29
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 - 30
ConvoyConvoy is a digital freight network that moves truckloads and design solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies.Convoy is a digital freight network that moves truckloads and design solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies.
Founded 2015Seattle, United States$838Mlast round Mar 2022 - 31
FlexjetFlexjet is in the business of fractional aircraft and private jet sales.Flexjet is in the business of fractional aircraft and private jet sales.
Founded 1995Cleveland, United States$800Mlast round Jul 2025 - 32
StordStord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.
Founded 2015Union City, United States$782Mlast round Oct 2026 - 33
FabricFabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software.Fabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software.
Founded 2021United States$728Mlast round Feb 2024 - 34
QuinceQuince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$700Mlast round Mar 2026 - 35
LytxLytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions.Lytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions.
Founded 1998San Diego, United States$700Mlast round Apr 2018 - 36LimeFounded -United States$665Mlast round Nov 2021
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ProterraAt Proterra, we believe cutting-edge technology can transform transportation's role in building a more sustainable future.At Proterra, we believe cutting-edge technology can transform transportation's role in building a more sustainable future.
Founded 2004Burlingame, United States$657Mlast round Sept 2018 - 38
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 - 39
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 - 40
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 - 41
WildFire EnergyWildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprieWildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie
Founded 2016Petrie Terrace, United States$604Mlast round Jul 2026 - 42
Joby AviationJoby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
Founded 2021Santa Cruz, United States$600Mlast round Oct 2024 - 43
Wheels UpWheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately.Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately.
Founded 2013New York, United States$579Mlast round May 2026 - 44
HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026 - 45
Metropolis TechnologiesMetropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California.Metropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California.
Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$518Mlast round Nov 2025 - 46
XonaXona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires.Xona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires.
Founded 2000Acassuso, United States$512Mlast round Oct 2026 - 47
Blue Raven SolutionsBlue Raven Solutions specializes in supply chain management solutions for military and commercial sectors.Blue Raven Solutions specializes in supply chain management solutions for military and commercial sectors.
Founded -Morristown, United States$500Mlast round Jan 2026 - 48FreightRoverFreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue.
FreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue.
Founded 2016Indianapolis, United States$500Mlast round Sept 2018 - 49Mobile TelematicsFounded -United States$500Mlast round Dec 2018
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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
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