# Helm.ai

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.helm.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $125M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 16, 2023)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

Helm.ai Inc., based in the US, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems and Level 4 autonomous driving, focusing on enhancing automotive safety and performance.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Helm.ai Inc. develops AI-powered technologies for the automotive sector. In October 2025, Helm.ai Inc. raised an undisclosed amount ?in?venture funding ?from returning investor Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 

Helm.ai specializes in the development of full-stack artificial intelligence solutions for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving. The company's core offerings include perception software that integrates single-camera, multi-sensor systems through sensor fusion and real-time path prediction capabilities via the HELM.AI DRIVER system. Helm.ai employs its proprietary Deep Teaching™ methodology, which utilizes large-scale datasets and generative AI technologies to continuously enhance the performance and reliability of its software. The firm's products cater to global automakers, including notable clients such as Honda and Volkswagen, focusing on mass production applications in markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia. This technology aims to address the complexities of autonomous driving, including corner case resolution and adaptation to diverse driving conditions.Helm.ai's revenue model is primarily founded on B2B transactions with automakers, providing subscription-based access to its AI-driven software solutions for ADAS and autonomous vehicle development. The company engages in partnerships with automotive manufacturers, facilitating the integration of its flagship products into client systems for volume production deployment. Transactions involve contractual agreements outlining software licenses, support, and updates, ensuring clients receive the latest technology developments. Helm.ai's focus on generative AI and auto-labeling capabilities positions its offerings as essential tools for automakers, enhancing their competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving automotive market. 

The company plans to use its proceeds from October 2025 funding to enhance the advancement of next-generation Autonomous Driving, AD and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ADAS.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 16, 2023, $55M — Honda Motor Co., Ltd, Freeman Group, Amplo, Sungwoo Hitech Co. Ltd., ACVC Partners
- Series C, Dec 19, 2022, $31M — Honda Motor Co., Ltd, Freeman Group, Amplo, Goodyear Ventures, Sungwoo Hitech Co. Ltd., ACVC Partners
- Series B, Nov 16, 2021, $26M — Base Capital, Freeman Group, One Way Ventures, Amplo, Binnacle Partners, ACVC Partners, JM Partners
- Seed, Mar 25, 2020, $13M — SV Angel, Fontinalis Partners, Sound Ventures, A Capital Partners, Amplo, Binnacle Partners

## Investors

- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Fontinalis Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fontinalis-partners) — Seed
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Seed
- A Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/a-capital-partners) — Seed
- Amplo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplo) — Seed, Series B, Series C
- Binnacle Partners — Seed, Series B
- Base Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/base-capital) — Series B
- Freeman Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/freeman-group) — Series B, Series C
- One Way Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/one-way-ventures) — Series B
- ACVC Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acvc-partners) — Series B, Series C
- JM Partners — Series B
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd — Series C
- Goodyear Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goodyear-ventures) — Series C
- Sungwoo Hitech Co. Ltd. — Series C