Kodiak Robotics
Kodiak AI is a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology specializing in self-driving truck systems for long-haul freight operations. Founded by Don Burnette and based in Mountain View, California, the company develops autonomous trucking solutions with a focus on safety and commercial deployment.
Public Company
Kodiak Robotics is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
Overview
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Founded
2018
Total Funding
$599.9M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$2.5B
2025
Funding
Total raised $599.9M across 5 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
SPAC merger (completed)
Date
2025
Amount
>$275M ($145M PIPE + ~$62.9M trust)
Valuation
$2.5B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SPAC merger (completed) | >$275M ($145M PIPE + ~$62.9M trust) | $2.5B | Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) |
| April 2025 | Pre-SPAC / Private | $110M | $2.5B | Soros Fund Management, ARK Investments, Ares |
| December 6, 2022 | Series C | $49.9M | — | Not disclosed |
Funding by Round
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Valuation Trajectory
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Entry · Pre-SPAC / Private
$2.5B
Apr 2025
Kodiak Robotics today
$2.5B
Sep 2025 · latest mark
Kodiak Robotics multiple
1.0x
valuation uplift since first round
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Prominent Investors
Leadership
Don Burnette
Co-Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Aurora Innovation
Aurora is the closest to scaled commercial deployment with its Aurora Horizon autonomous trucking service launched between Dallas and Houston in late 2024 with partnerships with PACCAR, FedEx, and Uber Freight.
Waymo Via
Waymo's autonomous trucking division with extensive testing and partnership with Daimler Truck for Freightliner Cascadia integration, though Waymo has deprioritized trucking to focus on robotaxis.
TuSimple
Autonomous trucking company that scaled back operations in the autonomous trucking market by late 2024.
Embark
Autonomous trucking startup that exited the market by late 2024.
TuPlus (formerly Plus)
International autonomous trucking company with significant progress in China market.
Inceptio Technology
International autonomous trucking company with significant progress in autonomous trucking in China.
Kodiak Robotics Investment FAQ
Kodiak Robotics FAQ
Kodiak Robotics completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (SPAC) on September 24, 2025, and commenced trading on Nasdaq under ticker symbols KDK and KDKRW on September 25, 2025. The transaction valued Kodiak at approximately $2.5 billion. The company received $212.5 million in total funding from the transaction, including $145 million in PIPE investment and $62.9 million from the trust account.
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Kodiak Robotics had a valuation of approximately $2.5B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
Kodiak Robotics raised $599.9M across 5 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Kodiak Robotics was founded by Don Burnette in 2018.
Kodiak Robotics is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.
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