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Glydways
On-demand autonomous electric vehicles for urban transit.
About Glydways
Glydways is a revolutionary startup in the urban mobility sector, aiming to transform the way we travel within cities. The company operates in the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) market, offering an on-demand, high-capacity mobility system that uses autonomous vehicles, known as Glydcars, to transport riders in dedicated lanes. This system is designed to be accessible to everyone, providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional public transportation and private car usage.
The company's business model is centered around providing an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solution. Glydways' system is designed to be energy-neutral, with a minimal carbon footprint, making it an attractive option for environmentally conscious consumers and cities looking to reduce their carbon emissions. The system operates 24/7, providing flexibility and convenience for riders.
Glydways makes money by charging users for rides. The company claims its system is significantly cheaper to implement than traditional light rail or heavy rail transit systems, which could make it an attractive option for cities looking to expand their public transportation networks without incurring high infrastructure costs.
The company's target clients are urban dwellers who need a reliable, affordable, and efficient means of transportation. However, the system's high capacity (up to 10,800 people per hour in a 1.5m lane) also makes it suitable for use in larger cities or at events with high volumes of people.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- South San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 222
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 94.1/100
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Transportation, Public Transportation, Autonomous Mobility, Rumoured $1B, Electric Mobility, EV Services, Autonomous Vehicle, DT and LS, rumoured round
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Apr 2026 | $250M | $1B | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Apr 2026 | $170M | $680M | Obayashi · Gates Frontier · Mitsui Chemicals · Khosla Ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Glydways is 5.9K monthly website visits, down 24.4% over the last three months. Glydways's team grew 15.6% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A11 investors entered at this stage
Khosla Ventures
New Science Ventures
Nimble Ventures
True Equity
Empty Set Group
ACS Group- GFGates Frontier
Suzuki
ENEOS
Mitsui Chemicals
Apollo projects
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Obayashi
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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