WeRide joined the Unicorn Club on May 12, 2021. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, the company develops AI-powered autonomous driving technology for self-driving vehicles. Its platform combines hardware and software solutions, including real-time localization, sensor-fused perception, mapping, AI-driven planning, and simulation data. WeRide also provides robo-taxi mobility solutions by integrating with OEMs and mobility service providers.
Keep reading to learn how WeRide built a $3B autonomous vehicle platform leveraging AI-driven mobility solutions.
What Is WeRide and What Does It Do?
Founded in 2017, WeRide focuses on full-stack autonomous driving solutions for passenger mobility and commercial applications. Its AI-native platform supports autonomous vehicle operation, real-time mapping, and simulation-based testing. The company aims to enable safe, efficient, and scalable autonomous transportation services globally.
How Much Funding Has WeRide Raised?
- Series C Round
- Amount Raised: Undisclosed (~$1.09B cumulative)
- Date: May 12, 2021
- Lead Investors: IDG Capital, Sky9 Capital, K3 Ventures
- Purpose: Advance autonomous vehicle technology, expand robo-taxi operations, and scale AI and hardware development.
- Earlier Rounds (Seed to Series B)
- Cumulative Funding: ~$1.09 billion
- Key Investors: Deep Learning, Nvidia, and others
- Purpose: R&D in autonomous systems, testing infrastructure, and recruitment of AI and engineering talent.
Total Funding Raised: ~$1.09 billion
Latest Funding Date: Post IPO, Aug 15, 2025
Latest Known Valuation: ~$3 billion
Employee Count: 107 (as of Dec 31, 2022)
Key Investors
- IDG Capital
- Details: Investment firm focused on early to growth-stage technology companies.
- Focus Areas: AI, mobility, and tech-driven innovation.
- Sky9 Capital
- Details: Venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies in China.
- Focus Areas: AI, autonomous vehicles, and mobility services.
- K3 Ventures
- Details: Technology investment firm supporting high-growth startups.
- Focus Areas: AI-powered platforms, autonomous mobility, and robotics.
- Deep Learning
- Details: AI research and investment group supporting advanced machine learning startups.
- Focus Areas: AI algorithms, autonomous systems, and self-driving technology.
- Nvidia
- Details: Global leader in GPU computing and AI hardware/software.
- Focus Areas: Autonomous driving platforms, AI accelerators, and simulation tools.
Where Is WeRide’s Headquarters?
WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, overseeing the development of autonomous vehicles, software development, AI training, and operations of its mobility platform.
What’s Next for WeRide?
WeRide plans to scale its robo-taxi and autonomous vehicle services, expand global partnerships, and continue developing advanced AI algorithms for safe and efficient autonomous mobility. The company aims to lead in both commercial and consumer-facing autonomous transportation solutions.
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