How much funding has Slate Auto raised?

Slate Auto has raised $1.4B in total funding, most recently a Growth Equity round.

Who are Slate Auto's investors?

Slate Auto's investors include Bezos Expeditions, Mark Walter, Guggenheim Partners, General Catalyst, TWG Global.

When was Slate Auto founded?

Slate Auto was founded in 2022.

Where is Slate Auto headquartered?

Slate Auto is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, United States.

What industry is Slate Auto in?

Slate Auto operates in Energy, Electric Vehicles, Hardware, Transportation.

How many employees does Slate Auto have?

Slate Auto has 201-500 employees.

Slate Auto

We built it. You make it.

Troy, United States · Founded 2022 · $1.4B raised

Headquarters: Troy, Michigan
Employees: 201–500
Founded: 2022
Business Model: B2C

Website: slate.auto
Total Funding: $1.4B
Last Round: $650.0M Growth EquityApr 2026
Rounds: 3

About

Slate Auto is a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos building an ultra-affordable, minimalist electric pickup truck starting under $30,000. The vehicle is designed around radical simplicity and deep personalization, allowing owners to swap body styles, colors, and accessories at any time. Originally spun out of Re:Build Manufacturing in 2022, Slate is engineered and assembled in the American Midwest.

Summary

Slate Auto is an Energy company based in Troy, United States, founded in 2022. It has raised $1.4B in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $650.0M Growth Equity round in Apr 2026. Investors include Bezos Expeditions, Mark Walter and Guggenheim Partners.

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