# Applied Intuition

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/applied-intuition

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.appliedintuition.com
- Total disclosed funding: $797M
- Latest round: Series F (Jun 17, 2025)
- Investors on record: 25

## About

Founded in 2017 and based in California, US, Applied Intuition, Inc.provides advanced software and simulation tools that enable the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicle systems across automotive, defense, and industrial sectors. The company was founded by its CEO Qasar Younis, CTo Peter Ludwig. In June 2025, Applied Intuition, Inc. raised USD 200 million in series F funding co-led by BlackRock and Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Franklin Templeton, Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, PremjiInvest, Stripes, BAM Elevate, 137 ventures, and Greycroft Partners. The deal was part of a larger USD 600 million series F and secondary funding round. The series F funding values the company at USD 15 billion post-money. Applied Intuition specializes in advanced vehicle intelligence solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Their core offerings include the Vehicle OS, a high-performance software platform that integrates various functionalities necessary for developing and validating vehicle software, and the Self-Driving System (SDS), which provides an autonomy stack for transforming conventional vehicles into autonomous machines. These products aim to address critical use cases such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving, and general vehicle software across multiple sectors including automotive, mining, and defense. The company serves a diverse client base comprising major automakers and technology firms such as Toyota, Nissan, and Porsche, primarily operating in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Their solutions are tailored to facilitate compliance with safety regulations, improve fleet efficiency, and accelerate the automation of driving systems for commercial applications.Applied Intuition generates revenue through strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading auto manufacturers, focusing on a B2B model that emphasizes long-term relationships with its clients. The company’s transactions typically involve the licensing of its software solutions and ongoing support services, structured around subscription models that provide access to the Vehicle OS and the SDS. These agreements may include specific terms for updates, maintenance, and integration services to ensure seamless deployment within client systems. While precise pricing details for individual products and services are proprietary, the offerings are designed to enable clients to enhance their vehicle capabilities effectively, aligning with the growing demand for AI-powered automotive solutions. The revenue model is supported by the increasing investments in autonomous driving technology, positioning Applied Intuition as a pivotal player in the evolving automotive landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Jun 17, 2025, $200M — Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst Partners, Greycroft, Qatar Investment Authority, Lux Capital, Stripes, Fidelity Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, BlackRock, PremjiInvest, 137 ventures, Franklin Templeton, Tribe Capital, Bond, Addition, BAM Elevate
- Series E, Mar 12, 2024, $250M — General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bond, Porsche Ventures, Human Capital
- Series D, Nov 11, 2021, $175M — General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue Management, Addition
- Series C, Oct 15, 2020, $125M — General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz
- Series B, Sep 5, 2019, $35M — Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst Partners, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, M12, Sozo Ventures, La Famiglia
- Series A, Dec 7, 2018, $12M — Kleiner Perkins, Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, SV Angel, Floodgate, Tribe Capital

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A, Series B, Series F
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Series A, Series B
- Tribe Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tribe-capital) — Series A, Series F
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- M12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m12) — Series B
- Sozo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sozo-ventures) — Series B
- La Famiglia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/la-famiglia) — Series B
- Coatue Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coatue-management) — Series D
- Addition (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/addition) — Series D, Series F
- Bond (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bond) — Series E, Series F
- Porsche Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/porsche-ventures) — Series E
- Human Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/human-capital) — Series E
- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Series F
- Qatar Investment Authority (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qatar-investment-authority) — Series F
- Stripes (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stripes) — Series F
- Fidelity Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fidelity-investments) — Series F
- Abu Dhabi Investment Council (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abu-dhabi-investment-council) — Series F
- BlackRock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock) — Series F
- PremjiInvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/premjiinvest) — Series F
- 137 ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/137-ventures) — Series F
- Franklin Templeton (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/franklin-templeton) — Series F
- BAM Elevate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bam-elevate) — Series F
