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Applied Intuition is a major player in autonomous vehicle software, valued at $15 billion as of its Series F round in 2025. While software is its core, it’s not software-only—it’s deeply embedded in simulation, validation, and autonomy stack integration across multiple industries.
Company Snapshot: Applied Intuition
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
- Valuation: $15 billion (Series F, 2025)
- Employees: Estimated 500–1,000
- Revenue: Estimated $100–$500 million annually
- Global Offices: San Diego, Ann Arbor, Washington D.C., London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangalore, and more
What They Do: Not Just Software
Applied Intuition builds tooling and infrastructure for autonomous systems, including:
Core Software Products
- Simulation platforms for AV testing and validation
- Vehicle OS and autonomy stack integration
- Data exploration and scenario modeling tools
Hardware-Adjacent Integration
- Works with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to embed software into real vehicles
- Supports defense, trucking, construction, and agriculture sectors
- Participates in military autonomy programs and advanced packaging partnerships
Strategic Positioning
- Applied Intuition is a full-stack enabler for autonomy—not just code, but the entire lifecycle from development to deployment.
- CEO Qasar Younis (ex-Y Combinator COO) emphasizes the shift from “false starts” to real-world autonomy, especially in commercial and defense fleets.
Notable Backers
- Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, BlackRock, Fidelity, Porsche Ventures, and Ray Dalio among others
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