Cruise
Cruise is a self-driving car company developing autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxi services. Originally founded as an independent startup, Cruise was acquired by General Motors in 2016 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company was focused on developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for robotaxi operations. In December 2024, General Motors announced it would cease funding Cruise's robotaxi business and realign operations toward advanced driver assistance systems for personal vehicles.
Acquired
Cruise has been acquired
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.
Overview
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Founded
2013
Employees
1,000–1,300
Total Funding
$17.35B
8 rounds
Latest Valuation
$30B
March 18, 2022
Funding
Total raised $17.35B across 8 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Growth Extension
Date
April 15, 2021
Amount
$750M
Valuation
$30B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2022 | Strategic | $1.35B | — | General Motors |
| June 15, 2021 | Debt | $5B | — | General Motors Financial |
| April 15, 2021 | Growth Extension | $750M | $30B | Walmart |
Funding by Round
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Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Acquisition by GM
$1B
Mar 2016
Cruise today
$30B
Apr 2021 · latest mark
Cruise multiple
30.0x
valuation uplift since first round
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Prominent Investors
Leadership
Kyle Vogt
Co-Founder, President, CTO
Dan Kan
Co-Founder
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Waymo
Google-backed autonomous driving company operating robotaxi services and developing Level 4+ autonomous vehicle technology.
Lyft
Ride-sharing platform that has partnered with autonomous vehicle companies but is not primarily focused on autonomous driving.
Uber
Transportation platform exploring autonomous vehicle technology and partnerships with self-driving companies.
Tesla
Electric vehicle manufacturer developing Full Self-Driving capability and autonomous driving features.
Aurora Innovation
Autonomous vehicle company focused on trucking and Level 4 autonomous driving technology.
Mobileye
Intel-owned company developing advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technology.
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