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Applied EV
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About Applied EV
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.
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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.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia
- Employees
- 101
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.8/100
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech, Vehicle Production, Logistics & Delivery
- Sector
- Transportation, Core AI, Autonomous Mobility, Sustainable Development Goals, Autonomous Mobile Robots
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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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 | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
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.
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Bell Potter
Suzuki
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Japan Post Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Investible
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