Hyperloop One

Los Angeles, California, USA Transportation & Logistics Acquired

Hyperloop One developed hyperloop pod technology for high-speed ground transportation of passengers and cargo. The company built and operated a test track near Las Vegas and conducted passenger trials at 172 km/h. Backed by Virgin Group and DP World, it failed to secure commercial contracts and ceased operations in December 2023.

Acquired

Hyperloop One has been acquired

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2014

Total Funding

$446M

7 rounds

Latest Valuation

$0.7B

May 13, 2019

Funding

Total raised $446M across 7 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

Latest Round

Type

Series B-1

Date

September 22, 2017

Amount

$85M

Valuation

$0.7B

Lead Investors

Caspian VC Partners
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
May 13, 2019 Series D $172M DP World
December 2017 Series C $50M DP World, Caspian Venture Capital
September 22, 2017 Series B-1 $85M $0.7B Caspian VC Partners

Leadership

  • Shervin Pishevar

    Co-Founder

  • Josh Giegel

    Co-Founder, CTO

  • Brogan BamBrogan

    Co-Founder (departed 2016)

  • Rob Lloyd

    CEO (2015-2018)

  • Jay Walder

    CEO (2018-2021)

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

    Competing hyperloop technology developer with different design approach

  • Virgin Trains

    Rail-based passenger transportation competitor

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