Autonomous Cars Capital Raises in the U.S. – October 16th-31st, 2024

Some interesting transactions closed in the Autonomous Cars sector over the past two weeks. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.

Later Stage VC

1.  Outrider, developer of autonomous yard operation technology raised $62.46 million of Series D venture funding in a deal led by New Enterprise Associates and Koch Disruptive Technologie. The funds will be used to drive the company’s leadership position in the marketplace and increase the protection of its patented innovations.

2. Third Wave Automation, manufacturer of an autonomous forklift technology raised $27 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Woven Capital. The funds will be used to scale the company’s pioneering Shared Autonomy Platform, expand manufacturing of its multimode TWA Reach forklifts, and support future technology development that advances the use of autonomous forklifts in and around warehouse environments.

3. Waymo, developer of a self-driving technology designed to offer on-demand riding services raised $5.6 billion of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Alphabet. The funds will be used for advancing the Waymo Driver for business applications and to expand and continue advancing the company’s technology and robotaxi service across the U.S.

4. Derq, developer of a real-time predictive analytics platform raised a venture funding from Emirates Telecommunications Group Company and AT&T. The funds will be used to will be to expand the company’s activities in the US, GCC, and beyond, and accelerate its investments in product development and growing its intellectual property portfolio.

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Jesus Tueme

Managing Director

Finance and banking executive with a global perspective, broad professional practice and extensive network in Latin America. 22 years at BBVA, BNPP and Credit Agricole. Successful deal-making track record with multinationals, major Latin American issuers and government agencies. Extensive experience in restructuring/special situations, initial public offerings, corporate strategy, evaluating alliances, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, risk management, customer centric and digital strategies, and financial analytics. BS in Economics from Mexico Monterrey Institute of Technology. MBA from the University of California Los Angeles in 1987. Graduated from Harvard Business School General Management Program. Further academic work on Risk Management at Stanford University and as a research and finance scholar at the Monterrey Institute of Technology.

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Jesus Tueme

Jesus Tueme

Managing Director

Jesus Tueme

Managing Director

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your capital raise:

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