Avride, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has secured up to $375 million in investments and commitments from Uber Technologies and Nebius Group, marking a major step in its plan to scale AI-driven mobility solutions.
The funding is set to accelerate Avride’s growth by expanding its fleet, enhancing product development and supporting entry into new markets across the US and internationally.
The move builds on Avride’s partnership with Uber, which began with a multi-year agreement signed in 2024. Avride’s delivery robots currently operate through the Uber Eats platform in Jersey City, Austin and Dallas, handling deliveries for hundreds of restaurants. Their success has paved the way for a planned robotaxi launch on the Uber platform in Dallas by the end of 2025, taking Avride’s autonomous capabilities from pavements to roads.
“At Avride, we have a clear vision and a strong plan to make autonomous transportation an integral part of everyday life. We are thrilled to have world-class partners like Uber who share this vision and continue to support us,” said Dmitry Polishchuk, CEO of Avride.
Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber, said the company remained committed to integrating self-driving technologies into its network and looked forward to reaching more users with Avride’s systems.
Avride is also testing wider applications of its technology. A recent pilot with Grubhub in Jersey City allows users to opt for robotic food delivery, with aims to cut labour costs, speed up service and improve reliability in varying weather and urban conditions. Similar tests have been run by Uber Eats and DoorDash, reflecting a broader shift in the industry toward automated delivery.
Observers point to Avride’s partnerships with major players—including Hyundai, with whom it is developing a self-driving Ioniq 5 fleet—as evidence of its intent to create scalable, real-world solutions. The new investment from Uber and Nebius not only brings critical capital but also strengthens Avride’s position in a sector where safety, technical sophistication and efficiency are essential.
The funding gives Avride a strong platform to capitalise on fast-growing demand for cleaner, smarter transport solutions as cities look to reduce emissions and modernise logistics. It also signals growing confidence among global tech and mobility firms in AI-led systems as a foundation for the future of urban transport.
With its robotaxi rollout on the horizon and delivery fleets expanding, Avride is poised to reshape how people and goods move through cities. Its progress with Uber and backing from Nebius suggest the type of cross-sector support needed to drive responsible innovation in autonomous mobility.
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