Applied Intuition has raised $600 million in a Series F funding round, bringing its valuation to $15 billion. The round marks a major milestone for the California-based company, which focuses on AI-driven vehicle intelligence systems across automotive, defense, and industrial sectors.
The round was co-led by funds managed by BlackRock and Kleiner Perkins. Other new investors include Franklin Templeton, Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Premji Invest, Stripes, Greycroft, BAM Elevate, and 137 Ventures. Returning investors such as Fidelity Management & Research, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, BOND, Elad Gil, Addition, and Tribe Capital also participated.
With this fresh capital, Applied Intuition plans to further develop its platform and scale vehicle intelligence for both commercial and defense applications. The company is also expanding globally, with new offices in the UK, among other regions.
The funding follows a year of strong momentum, including strategic partnerships with OpenAI, TRATON, Isuzu, Porsche, and Audi, as well as the release of an off-road autonomy stack and the acquisition of defense technology firm EpiSci.
"This Series F funding is a real milestone, not just for Applied Intuition, but for the future of mobility and American innovation," said Qasar Younis, Co-Founder and CEO. "Vehicle intelligence isn’t just about adding another feature—it’s a fundamental shift."
The new funds will support product expansion, further investments in AI, and growth of Applied Intuition’s global team. The company also plans to advance its full-stack solutions, including its modular Vehicle OS and autonomy systems.
Applied Intuition's technology powers intelligent systems in consumer vehicles, defense applications, industrial fleets, and more. Its solutions enable vehicles to anticipate needs, respond to complex environments, and offer context-aware automation across land, air, and sea.
Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition has grown into a major player in vehicle intelligence. The company is trusted by 18 of the top 20 global automakers and several defense programs in the U.S.
With headquarters in Mountain View, California, Applied Intuition also operates offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, London, Munich, Seoul, Tokyo, and more. The team includes experts in AI, autonomy, and defense technology.
Peter Ludwig, Co-Founder and CTO, emphasized that the next chapter is about "accelerating the rollout of intelligent, software-defined systems across all domains."
Investor interest reflects strong confidence in Applied Intuition’s long-term strategy. "Applied Intuition has emerged as a key innovation leader," said Samir Menon, Managing Director at BlackRock.
Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, added, "Qasar and Peter had the foresight to start building toward a future shaped by vehicle intelligence and autonomy well before it became widely understood."
