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Starsky Robotics is a San Francisco-based autonomous trucking company

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2016Transportation
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2018
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Starsky Robotics

Starsky Robotics is pioneering the development of autonomous trucks designed to operate on highways while being remotely controlled by drivers for the first and last mile of their journeys. This innovative approach aims to make roads safer and provide drivers with meaningful work that keeps them close to their homes and families. The company primarily serves the logistics and transportation industry, targeting freight companies and logistics providers who seek to optimize their operations and reduce costs through automation. Starsky Robotics operates in the autonomous vehicle market, which is rapidly evolving with advancements in artificial intelligence and teleoperations.

The business model of Starsky Robotics involves the development and deployment of autonomous trucking technology, which includes both hardware and software components. The company generates revenue through the sale and leasing of its autonomous trucks, as well as through service agreements for remote driving operations. By offering a combination of autonomous driving for long-haul routes and remote control for complex urban environments, Starsky Robotics provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the limitations of fully autonomous vehicles.

Starsky Robotics' key differentiator is its focus on teleoperations, which ensures that human drivers remain in the loop for critical decision-making during the first and last mile of deliveries. This hybrid approach not only enhances safety but also provides a practical solution for the current regulatory and technological challenges faced by fully autonomous vehicles.

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At a glance

Status
Closed
Founded
2016
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
7
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
0.0/100
Sub-industry
Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Sector
Transportation, Automotive, Core AI, Autonomous Mobility, Hard Tech, AI Applications, YC S16
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Mar 2018 $17M $66M Y Combinator · Shasta Ventures · Grishin Robotics ↗
SEED✓Equity / VC Mar 2017 $3.8M $15M Justin Waldron · DCVC · Trucks Venture Capital · Wei Guo —
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Growth signals

Starsky Robotics website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Starsky Robotics is 2.5K monthly website visits, down 3.8% over the last three months. Starsky Robotics's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.5K 3-month web change-3.8% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

26 investors on the cap table

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Seed10 investors entered at this stage

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors14 additional known investors

Team profiled 13 named & role-tagged
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