Uber is a technology company that revolutionizes transportation by connecting riders with drivers through its mobile application. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the United States, Uber operates in over 300 cities globally, making urban travel more accessible. The platform allows users to submit trip requests, which are efficiently routed to available drivers, thus enhancing the convenience of transportation. In addition to its core ridesharing services, Uber is also investing in advanced technologies, including autonomous vehicles through its subsidiary, Uber Advanced Technologies Group. This division aims to develop safe and reliable self-driving transportation solutions. Furthermore, Uber Elevate is working to establish the framework for aerial ridesharing, collaborating with various stakeholders to envision the future of air travel. Through these initiatives, Uber continues to expand its service offerings and redefine mobility in urban environments.
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Gus Fuldner
SVP, Core Services
Camiel Irving
Vice President, General Manager of US and Canada Mobility Operations
Andrew Koven
Investor
Sarfraz Maredia
VP, Delivery (Head of US and Canada)
Quazi Zulquarnain
Director, Global Strategy and Operations
Past deals in Self-driving
Wayve
Series C in 2024
Wayve is a company focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles, utilizing end-to-end deep learning technology. This approach enables the creation of artificial intelligence capable of navigating complex driving scenarios across various urban environments. The company operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation, which facilitates technology development and real-world testing. Headquartered in London, Wayve aims to provide a scalable solution for autonomous driving that can adapt quickly and safely to new driving conditions globally.
Waabi
Series B in 2024
Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi offers a self-driving solution called the Waabi Driver, specifically designed for integration with trucks. The company's technology aims to facilitate large-scale commercialization and safe deployment of autonomous vehicles in the logistics and transportation industries. By utilizing advanced deep learning, probabilistic inference, and complex optimization techniques, Waabi's software is capable of complex reasoning and is end-to-end trainable. This approach allows clients to test driving scenarios and safety-critical edge cases in a closed-loop simulator, significantly reducing the need for extensive real-world testing and enhancing safety and cost-effectiveness in the deployment of autonomous trucking solutions.
Serve Robotics
Venture Round in 2023
Serve Robotics focuses on developing self-driving robotic carriers specifically for last-mile delivery services. The company's primary product is a zero-emission robot designed to operate in public spaces, initially targeting food delivery. By leveraging an advanced AI-robotics mobility platform, Serve Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency of local businesses in reaching more customers through strategic partnerships with various platforms and merchants.
Serve Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Serve Robotics focuses on developing self-driving robotic carriers specifically for last-mile delivery services. The company's primary product is a zero-emission robot designed to operate in public spaces, initially targeting food delivery. By leveraging an advanced AI-robotics mobility platform, Serve Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency of local businesses in reaching more customers through strategic partnerships with various platforms and merchants.
Aurora
Post in 2021
Aurora is a self-driving vehicle company providing a platform that brings software and data services to operate passenger vehicles. To move both people and goods, the company develops Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services to operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and partners with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and Paccar. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI.
Waabi
Series A in 2021
Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi offers a self-driving solution called the Waabi Driver, specifically designed for integration with trucks. The company's technology aims to facilitate large-scale commercialization and safe deployment of autonomous vehicles in the logistics and transportation industries. By utilizing advanced deep learning, probabilistic inference, and complex optimization techniques, Waabi's software is capable of complex reasoning and is end-to-end trainable. This approach allows clients to test driving scenarios and safety-critical edge cases in a closed-loop simulator, significantly reducing the need for extensive real-world testing and enhancing safety and cost-effectiveness in the deployment of autonomous trucking solutions.
Serve Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Serve Robotics focuses on developing self-driving robotic carriers specifically for last-mile delivery services. The company's primary product is a zero-emission robot designed to operate in public spaces, initially targeting food delivery. By leveraging an advanced AI-robotics mobility platform, Serve Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency of local businesses in reaching more customers through strategic partnerships with various platforms and merchants.
Aurora
Corporate Round in 2020
Aurora is a self-driving vehicle company providing a platform that brings software and data services to operate passenger vehicles. To move both people and goods, the company develops Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services to operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and partners with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and Paccar. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI.
MLU B.V.
Corporate Round in 2018
MLU is ride-sharing business of Yandex (NASDAQ: YNDX) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) across Russia and six neighboring countries. Since then it has been operating ride-sharing services in Russia and the CIS under the “Yandex.Taxi” and “Uber” brands. MLU is actively using its technological and operational expertise to expand into international markets. As of today, it offers ride-sharing services in 18 countries including in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. MLU also operates its food delivery service Yandex.Eats and meal kit service Yandex.Chef.
Otto
Acquisition in 2016
Otto is an autonomous technology startup dedicated to developing self-driving solutions specifically for trucks. The company focuses on creating systems that allow trucks to navigate autonomously on certain highway segments, enabling drivers to take brief breaks for activities such as resting or eating while the vehicle manages steering. By enhancing safety and convenience, Otto aims to transform the trucking industry with its innovative self-driving technology.
Uber
Series B in 2013
Uber is a technology company that revolutionizes transportation by connecting riders with drivers through its mobile application. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the United States, Uber operates in over 300 cities globally, making urban travel more accessible. The platform allows users to submit trip requests, which are efficiently routed to available drivers, thus enhancing the convenience of transportation. In addition to its core ridesharing services, Uber is also investing in advanced technologies, including autonomous vehicles through its subsidiary, Uber Advanced Technologies Group. This division aims to develop safe and reliable self-driving transportation solutions. Furthermore, Uber Elevate is working to establish the framework for aerial ridesharing, collaborating with various stakeholders to envision the future of air travel. Through these initiatives, Uber continues to expand its service offerings and redefine mobility in urban environments.
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