WeRide

IPO

Transforming Urban Living with Autonomous Driving

Public · Guangzhou, China · Founded 2017 · $1.2B raised

Headquarters
Guangzhou
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2017
Business Model
B2B
Website
weride.ai
Total Funding
$1.2B
Last Round
$400.0M Venture RoundJan 2023
Rounds
6
Type
Public

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About

WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) is a leading global autonomous driving technology company developing solutions from Level 2 to Level 4, including Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, and Robosweeper products. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Guangzhou, the company has operated autonomous vehicle fleets across 40+ cities in 12 countries and holds driverless permits in eight markets including China, the US, UAE, Singapore, and France.

Summary

WeRide is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2017. It has raised $1.2B in total across 6 rounds, most recently a $400.0M Venture Round in Jan 2023. Investors include Qiming VP, Yutong Group and Sinovation Ventures.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

IPOOct 2024
$120.0M

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Funding: Seed through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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