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Applied EV
Transportation · Melbourne, Australia · Founded 2015
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Founded in a Melbourne garage in 2015 by Julian Broadbent and Shane Ambry, Applied EV is a technology company that has developed a programmable, autonomous-ready electric vehicle platform.
The founders, with a background in automotive innovation and software development, aimed to create more efficient and safer transport solutions. Their journey began with the goal of developing a vehicle that operates purely on software, a concept that has evolved into a comprehensive control system for vehicles.
Applied EV's business model is centered on supplying its proprietary Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform to other automotive manufacturers. This platform, known as the Digital Backbone, is a centralized control system that integrates with various autonomous driving systems. The company has also developed its own autonomous vehicle, the Blanc Robot, which serves as a demonstration of their technology. The Blanc Robot is a versatile, cabinless vehicle designed for a range of commercial applications, from logistics to industrial automation.
Applied EV generates revenue by selling its platform and related services to carmakers and other companies in the transportation industry. The company has attracted investment from major players, including Suzuki Motor Corporation, which underscores the industry's confidence in its technology. Applied EV's primary clients are automotive OEMs and companies looking to deploy autonomous vehicle solutions.
Keywords: autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, software defined vehicle, automotive technology, mobility as a service, robotics, vehicle platform, control systems, logistics, industrial automation
Company overview
Applied EV company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Employees
- 101
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.8
Valuation & funding
Applied EV funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2025 | $0 | — | Japan Post Capital | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2022 | $14M | $110M | Suzuki | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $11M | $97M | Bell Potter | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2020 | $2.5M | $10M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SEEDEquity / VC | Sep 2016 | $524K | $2.1M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15M | 0% | 97 |
| 2025 | $15M | 0% | 114 |
| 2024 | $15M | 0% | 118 |
| 2023 | $15M | +116.6% | 94 |
| 2022 | $6.9M | +733.9% | 66 |
| 2021 | $825K | 0% | 24 |
| 2020 | $825K | — | 16 |
Growth signals
Applied EV website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Applied EV is 3.2K monthly website visits, up 3.2% over the last three months. Applied EV's team declined 11.4% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Investors
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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