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Helm.ai
Robotics · Menlo Park, United States · Founded 2016
Develops AI software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics MoreLess
Helm.ai is a startup that operates in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, specifically focusing on autonomous driving technology. The company has developed a unique approach to AI training for self-driving cars, using a method known as unsupervised learning. Unlike traditional AI training methods, which require large amounts of labeled data, unsupervised learning allows the AI to learn and improve itself from unlabelled data. This approach is not only more cost-effective, but it also has the potential to accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
Helm.ai's business model revolves around licensing its AI technology to other companies. These clients primarily include manufacturers of autonomous vehicles, but the technology also has applications in other industries such as aviation, robotics, manufacturing, and retail. By offering a cheaper and more efficient way to train AI, Helm.ai is positioning itself as a key player in the trillion-dollar autonomous vehicle market.
The company recently raised $13 million in funding, indicating strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to AI training. This funding will likely be used to further develop and refine their technology, as well as expand their client base.
In terms of revenue, Helm.ai makes money by licensing its AI technology to other companies. The exact pricing model is not publicly available, but it likely involves a combination of upfront licensing fees and ongoing royalties based on the use of the technology.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Unsupervised Learning, AI Training, Licensing, Aviation, Robotics, Manufacturing, Retail, Investor Funding.
Company overview
Helm.ai company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, United States
- Employees
- 84
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 35.4
Valuation & funding
Helm.ai funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Oct 2025 | — | — | Honda | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2025 | $10M | $431M | KPIT Technologies | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Aug 2023 | $55M | $431M | Amplo · ACVC Ventures · Freeman Group · Honda | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Dec 2022 | $31M | $431M | Amplo · Honda · Sungwoo Hitech · Freeman Group | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Nov 2021 | $26M | $104M | Amplo · One Way Ventures · Freeman Group · Binnacle Partners | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2020 | Lee Linden · Charlie Cheever · Navneet Dalal · Sound Ventures | ↗ | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Sep 2018 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Dec 2016 | SV Angel | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.6M | 0% | 84 |
| 2025 | $8.6M | 0% | 88 |
| 2024 | $8.6M | 0% | 96 |
| 2023 | $8.6M | +87.4% | 78 |
| 2022 | $4.6M | +58.6% | 47 |
| 2021 | $2.9M | +38.1% | 34 |
| 2020 | $2.1M | — | 22 |
Growth signals
Helm.ai website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Helm.ai is 12K monthly website visits, down 25% over the last three months. Helm.ai's team declined 4.5% over the past year.
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