# Optimus Ride

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

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.optimusride.com
- Total disclosed funding: $72M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 6, 2019)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Optimus Ride Inc. is a technology company specializing in autonomous vehicle solutions, focusing on developing self-driving systems for various applications such as ride-sharing and public transportation.Founded in 2015 in Boston, US, Optimus Ride Inc. develops autonomous vehicle technology. The company was targeted for acquisition by Magna International Inc. in January 2022, acquiring its technology, intellectual property, and assets, with undisclosed financial terms. The founder's details and prior ventures are not publicly available.Optimus Ride Inc. delivers innovative autonomous vehicle solutions designed to enhance transportation efficiency. Their offerings include self-driving systems tailored for ride-sharing and public transit applications, serving a range of clients from municipalities to transportation networks. The technology aims to address operational challenges in mobility, providing effective solutions for urban transportation needs.The revenue model of Optimus Ride Inc. is centered around partnerships with transportation providers and municipalities, structured on project-based contracts rather than a traditional subscription model. Revenue is derived from contracted services, technology licensing, and collaborative projects that facilitate the implementation of autonomous vehicles in various environments.Following the acquisition in January 2022, Optimus Ride Inc. is focusing on leveraging its technology to expand into new markets and applications for autonomous vehicles. The recent funding will likely be used to enhance research and development initiatives for new product offerings and to support partnerships aimed at deploying their technology in additional cities. Plans include targeting metropolitan areas with existing trials for launching expanded services by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 6, 2019, $50M — Greycroft, FirstMark Capital, FM Capital, Edison International, OVO Fund, Emerson Collective, Nelstone Ventures, Energize Capital, TheVentureCity, Grid Ventures
- Series A, Nov 2, 2017, $18M — Greycroft, FirstMark Capital, FM Capital, Engine Ventures, TheVentureCity, Emerson Collective
- Seed, Oct 3, 2016, $4.3M — Greycroft, FirstMark Capital, NextView Ventures, Morado Ventures, Uj Ventures, Haystack

## Investors

- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- FirstMark Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firstmark-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- NextView Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextview-ventures) — Seed
- Morado Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morado-ventures) — Seed
- Uj Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uj-ventures) — Seed
- Haystack (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haystack) — Seed
- FM Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fm-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Engine Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/engine-ventures) — Series A
- TheVentureCity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/theventurecity) — Series A, Series B
- Emerson Collective — Series A, Series B
- Edison International — Series B
- OVO Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ovo-fund) — Series B
- Nelstone Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nelstone-ventures) — Series B
- Energize Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energize-capital) — Series B
- Grid Ventures — Series B