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Helm.ai
Develops AI software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics
About Helm.ai
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, United States
- Employees
- 84
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 35.4/100
- Industry
- Robotics
- Sector
- Robotics, Core AI, Autonomous Mobility, Novel AI, AV Software, Hard Tech, AI Applications, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- 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 | Oct 2025 | — | — | Honda | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2025 | $10M | $431M | KPIT Technologies | ↗ |
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Growth signals
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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Investors
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Seed14 investors entered at this stage
SV Angel
Lee Linden
Charlie Cheever
Navneet Dalal
Sound Ventures
Amplo
Kevin Durant
Vlad Tenev
Adam D’Angelo
Fontinalis Partners
Nicolas Berggruen
David Petraeus- BPBinnacle Partners
A_Capital
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
One Way Ventures
Freeman Group
ACVC Ventures- JPJM Partners
Base Capital
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Honda
Sungwoo Hitech
Goodyear Ventures
KPIT Technologies
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