Glydways
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About
Glydways is a San Francisco-based startup developing personal autonomous pods designed to operate on dedicated 2-meter-wide lanes in cities 1. The company has raised over $250 million to date and is valued at approximately $700 million 2. Investors include Sam Altman, Khosla Ventures, Suzuki Motor Corporation, ACS Group, and Mitsui Chemicals 12.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Series C | $170M | Suzuki Motor, ACS Group, Khosla Ventures | Mitsui Chemicals, Gates Frontier, Obayashi Corporation 1 |
What Investors Say
Vinod Khosla, who sits on the startup’s board, has said that Glydways — and not robotaxis — is the better solution for cities 3.
What Founders Say
No verified founder quotes available at this time.
Sources
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GlobeNewsWire, “Glydways Raises Oversubscribed $170M Series C as First Autonomous Vehicle Networks Enter Public Operation in 2026,” April 14, 2026. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/14/3273722/0/en/Glydways-Raises-Oversubscribed-170M-Series-C-as-First-Autonomous-Vehicle-Networks-Enter-Public-Operation-in-2026.html↩↩↩
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Bloomberg, “Altman-Backed Startup Raises $170 Million for Robocar Networks,” April 14, 2026. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-14/altman-backed-startup-raises-170-million-for-robocar-networks↩↩
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TechCrunch, “This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M — now it’s aiming for more,” April 15, 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/this-khosla-backed-autonomous-pod-startup-just-raised-170m-now-its-aiming-for-more/↩