# Top 50 Transport Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded transport startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $126B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/transport-startups-united-states (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 **$27B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**Sumisho Air Lease** Sumisho Air Lease is an aircraft leasing company engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sumisho-air-lease) 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 **$12B** last round Sept 2025
- 3 [**Uber**](https://millionrounds.com/company/uber) *Founded* - United States **$11B** last round Aug 2018
- 4 [**BlueOval SK** BlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueoval-sk) BlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem. *Founded* 2022 Stanton, United States **$9.6B** last round Jun 2023
- 5 [**Rivian** Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivian) Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. *Founded* 2009 Irvine, United States **$9.2B** last round Jul 2025
- 6 [**DoorDash** DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/doordash) DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$4.7B** last round May 2025
- 7 [**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 **$4.2B** last round Jul 2026
- 8 [**The Boring Co.**](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-boring-co) *Founded* - United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Faraday Future**](https://millionrounds.com/company/faraday-future) *Founded* - United States **$2.9B** last round May 2026
- 10 [**EVgo** EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evgo) EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles. *Founded* 2010 Los Angeles, United States **$2.5B** last round Jul 2025
- 11 [**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 **$2.4B** last round Apr 2026
- 12 [**Zipline** DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zipline) DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017. *Founded* 1994 Round Rock, United States **$2.2B** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**Cruise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cruise) *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$2.0B** last round Jun 2024
- 14 [**QXO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/qxo) *Founded* - United States **$1.8B** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**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 **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 16 [**Solaris Energy Infrastructure** Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solaris-energy-infrastructure) Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$1.6B** last round May 2026
- 17 [**Archer Aviation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/archer-aviation) *Founded* - United States **$1.6B** last round Jun 2025
- 18 [**Flexport** Flexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexport) Flexport is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform founded in 2013 in San Francisco. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$1.6B** last round Jan 2024
- 19 [**Nuro** Nuro, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuro) Nuro, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Mountain View, United States **$1.4B** last round May 2026
- 20 [**Agility Robotics** Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agility-robotics) Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications. *Founded* 2015 Salem, United States **$1.3B** last round Oct 2026
- 21 [**Impulse Space** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impulse-space) 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* 2021 Redondo Beach, United States **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 22 [**Via** VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/via) VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. *Founded* 2016 Somerville, United States **$1.2B** last round Sept 2025
- 23 [**Aurora**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurora) *Founded* - United States **$1.1B** last round Apr 2025
- 24 [**Electra** Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electra) Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores. *Founded* 2020 Boulder, United States **$1.1B** last round Mar 2026
- 25 [**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 **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Uber Advanced Technologies Group** Uber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uber-advanced-technologies-group) Uber Advanced Technologies Group focuses on autonomous vehicles and the self-driving car business. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$1.0B** last round Apr 2019
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**Quick Quack Car Wash** Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quick-quack-car-wash) Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services. *Founded* 2016 Roseville, United States **$850M** last round Jun 2024
- 29 [**KORE Power** Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kore-power) Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries. *Founded* 2018 Coeur D'alene, United States **$850M** last round Jun 2023
- 30 [**Convoy** Convoy is a digital freight network that moves truckloads and design solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/convoy) Convoy is a digital freight network that moves truckloads and design solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies. *Founded* 2015 Seattle, United States **$838M** last round Mar 2022
- 31 [**Flexjet** Flexjet is in the business of fractional aircraft and private jet sales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexjet) Flexjet is in the business of fractional aircraft and private jet sales. *Founded* 1995 Cleveland, United States **$800M** last round Jul 2025
- 32 [**Stord** Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stord) Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently. *Founded* 2015 Union City, United States **$782M** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**Fabric** Fabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fabric) Fabric is an innovator in healthcare enablement software. *Founded* 2021 United States **$728M** last round Feb 2024
- 34 [**Quince** Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quince) Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$700M** last round Mar 2026
- 35 [**Lytx** Lytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lytx) Lytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. *Founded* 1998 San Diego, United States **$700M** last round Apr 2018
- 36 [**Lime**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lime) *Founded* - United States **$665M** last round Nov 2021
- 37 [**Proterra** At Proterra, we believe cutting-edge technology can transform transportation's role in building a more sustainable future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proterra) At Proterra, we believe cutting-edge technology can transform transportation's role in building a more sustainable future. *Founded* 2004 Burlingame, United States **$657M** last round Sept 2018
- 38 [**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
- 39 [**Applied Intuition** Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-intuition) 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* 2017 Sunnyvale, United States **$640M** last round Oct 2026
- 40 [**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 **$609M** last round May 2026
- 41 [**WildFire Energy** Wildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildfire-energy) Wildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie *Founded* 2016 Petrie Terrace, United States **$604M** last round Jul 2026
- 42 [**Joby Aviation** Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/joby-aviation) Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts. *Founded* 2021 Santa Cruz, United States **$600M** last round Oct 2024
- 43 [**Wheels Up** Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wheels-up) Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$579M** last round May 2026
- 44 [**Hermeus** Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hermeus) Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$550M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**Metropolis Technologies** Metropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metropolis-technologies) Metropolis Technologies is an innovative AI and computer vision company based in Santa Monica, California. *Founded* 2017 Santa Monica, United States **$518M** last round Nov 2025
- 46 [**Xona** Xona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xona) Xona (EMPRENDIMIENTOS AEREOS S.R.L.) is an Argentine marketing agency located in La Lucila, Buenos Aires. *Founded* 2000 Acassuso, United States **$512M** last round Oct 2026
- 47 [**Blue Raven Solutions** Blue Raven Solutions specializes in supply chain management solutions for military and commercial sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-raven-solutions) Blue Raven Solutions specializes in supply chain management solutions for military and commercial sectors. *Founded* - Morristown, United States **$500M** last round Jan 2026
- 48 [**FreightRover** FreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freightrover) FreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue. *Founded* 2016 Indianapolis, United States **$500M** last round Sept 2018
- 49 [**Mobile Telematics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobile-telematics) *Founded* - United States **$500M** last round Dec 2018
- 50 [**Global Lending Services** Global Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-lending-services) Global Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company. *Founded* 2011 Atlanta, United States **$500M** last round Oct 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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