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Fernride
Defence · Munich, Germany · Founded 2019
Leading platform for autonomous, electric trucking MoreLess
FERNRIDE is a pioneering startup that operates in the autonomous, electric trucking industry. The company offers a platform that facilitates the transition to automation in the trucking sector. It provides a service that combines human-assisted driving with autonomous technology, ensuring safety and reliability while also increasing profit margins by reducing the need for human drivers.
FERNRIDE's business model is based on a 'Transportation as a Service' (TaaS) approach. This means they offer a complete package to make operations driverless, including providing the right electric truck for the job, equipped with their teleoperation vehicle kit. This kit enables the seamless integration of driverless trucks into existing logistics processes, ensuring service reliability and top performance at all times.
The company's target market includes logistics companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with whom they partner to provide sustainable trucking solutions. The platform is designed to be flexible and adaptable, capable of evolving from remote to autonomous driving for any vehicle type and use case. This turn-key solution offers logistics customers the flexibility of an "as-a-Service" model, making it easy to integrate into their operations.
FERNRIDE generates revenue by charging for its TaaS. This includes the provision of autonomous, electric trucks, the teleoperation vehicle kit, and the integration service. The company's focus on safety, zero-emissions, and future-proof technology positions it as a leader in the sustainable logistics sector.
Keywords: Autonomous Trucking, Electric Vehicles, Logistics Automation, Transportation as a Service, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Teleoperation Vehicle Kit, Sustainable Logistics, Future-Proof Technology, Human-Assisted Driving, Service Reliability.
Company overview
Fernride company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 65
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 62.8
Valuation & funding
Fernride funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Dec 2025 | $0 | — | Quantum Systems | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2025 | $18M | $145M | Thomas S. Müller · Helantic | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2023 | $20M | $160M | Bayern Kapital · Munich Re Ventures · Fly Ventures · Push Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2023 | $32M | $128M | Promus Ventures · Push Ventures · Speedinvest · Fly Ventures | ↗ |
| ANGELOther financing | Apr 2022 | $14M | $55M | Undisclosed | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2021 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2020 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Jan 2020 | ESA BIC Bavaria | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Dec 2019 | Speedinvest · Initiative for Industrial Innovators · Fly Ventures | — | ||
| SPINOUTOther financing | Sep 2019 | Technical University Munich | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $232K | 0% | 65 |
| 2025 | $232K | 0% | 120 |
| 2024 | $232K | 0% | 147 |
| 2023 | $232K | 0% | 136 |
| 2022 | $232K | 0% | 80 |
| 2021 | $232K | +1034.6% | 37 |
| 2020 | $20K | — | 23 |
Growth signals
Fernride website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Fernride is 6.2K monthly website visits, up 416.7% over the last three months. Fernride's team declined 45.8% over the past year.
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