Waabi — Startup Profile

Autonomous trucking and mobility powered by generative AI

HQ: Toronto, Canada | Founded: 2021 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Venture-backed growth company | Website: https://waabi.ai

About

Waabi develops generative-AI and simulation technology for self-driving trucks and other mobility applications, with a focus on fully driverless freight.

The Take

Waabi's simulation-first approach is designed to reduce the data and testing burden of self-driving driving. Its opportunity spans trucking and self-driving taxis, while safety validation, deployment economics, regulation, and competition from better-cdeveloper toolstalized self-driving technology companies remain central risks.

Key Metrics

• Founded: 2021
• Founders: Raquel Urtasun
• Latest signal: Waabi raises $750M
• Products: 3

Funding Rounds

• Round: $750M (2026-01) — Not fully disclosed
• Round: $200M (2024-06) — Uber and Khosla Ventures

Key People

• Raquel Urtasun

Key Competitors

• Incumbent platforms —
• Specialist startups —

Timeline Highlights

• 2024-06: Series B
• 2026-01: Growth financing
• 2021: Founded

Recent News

• Waabi raises $750M (2026-01-30)

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