Last updated 2026-09-07
- Raised $100M PIPE led by TD Cowen, May 2026
- Raised $145M PIPE led by BMO Capital Markets, Sep 2025
- Raised $212.5M Public Offering led by Ares Acquisition Corporation II, Sep 2025
Total raised
$1.3B
Stage
—
Founded
2018
Headcount
518
HQ
Mountain View, United States
Sector
Transportation
About
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 to develop autonomous technology that carries freight forward. The company builds and operates autonomous trucks designed to operate on highway routes, aiming to make the freight industry safer and more efficient. Kodiak's AI-powered autonomous platform, the Kodiak Driver, is designed for commercial trucking, defense, and industrial applications, combining advanced artificial intelligence, perception systems, and vehicle hardware.
Funding history · 14 rounds · $1.3B total
14 events/rounds · $1.3B Total Funding: $560.0M in Private Equity, $627.5M in Public Equity, $105.0M in Debt
May 2026
PIPE
$100.0M
★ TD Cowen★ Ares Management (affiliate)CantorAres ManagementOppenheimer & Co.Ares Management affiliateAffiliate of Ares Management
May 2026
Public Offering
Undisclosed
Dec 2025
Public Offering
$30.0M
★ Horizon Technology Finance
Sep 2025
PIPE
$145.0M
Sep 2025
Public Offering
$212.5M
★ Ares Acquisition Corporation II
Sep 2025
Public Offering
$275.0M
★ Ares★ ARK Investments★ Soros Fund Management★ Ares Management affiliate★ Ares Acquisition Corporation IIAres Acquisition Corp. II
Apr 2025
★ Ares★ ARK Investments★ Soros Fund Management★ Ares Acquisition Corp. II
Apr 2024
Mar 2024
Debt Financing
Undisclosed
Sep 2023
Convertible Debt
$75.0M
Dec 2022
Grant
$49.9M
★ U.S. Department of DefenseDefense.govUnited States ArmyDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Oct 2022
Debt Financing
$30.0M
★ Horizon Technology FinanceHorizon
Nov 2021
B Round
$125.0M
★ CRV★ BMW i Ventures★ StepStone Group★ Battery Ventures★ Harpoon Ventures★ Muirwoods Ventures★ SIP Global Partners★ Gopher Asset ManagementWalleye CapitalBridgestone AmericasAliya Capital PartnersLightspeed Venture Partners
Aug 2018
Headcount over time
518 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Mountain View, United States · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Kodiak Robotics Inc.'s primary business?
- Kodiak Robotics Inc. develops autonomous driving technology for long-haul trucks, aiming to make the freight industry safer and more efficient.
- When was Kodiak Robotics Inc. founded?
- Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018.
- Who are the founders of Kodiak Robotics Inc.?
- The company was founded by Don Burnette, who serves as CEO, and Paz Eshel, a co-founder.
- Where is Kodiak Robotics Inc. headquartered?
- Kodiak Robotics Inc. is headquartered in Mountain View, United States.
- What is the core technology of Kodiak Robotics Inc.?
- Kodiak Robotics Inc.'s core technology is its AI-powered autonomous driving system, known as the Kodiak Driver, designed for commercial trucking, defense, and industrial applications.
- Which sectors does Kodiak Robotics Inc. operate in?
- Kodiak Robotics Inc. operates in the Transportation, Automotive, and Information Technology Services sectors, with a focus on Autonomous Vehicles, Trucking, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Who is the Chief Financial Officer of Kodiak Robotics Inc.?
- Surajit Datta was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Kodiak Robotics Inc. in August 2025.
- Who is the Chief Operating Officer of Kodiak Robotics Inc.?
- Michael Wiesinger was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Kodiak Robotics Inc. in April 2025.
Team · 9
Don Burnette
Founder · Founder & CEO
Surajit Datta
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Wiesinger
Chief Operating Officer
Jordan Coleman
Chief Legal and Policy Officer
Zsuzsanna Major
Chief People Officer
Gerhard Eschelbeck
Chief Information Security Officer
Jamie Hoffacker
Vice President of Hardware
Tyler Rosengren
Vice President of Marketing
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Transportation
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
Driver-as-a-ServiceStrategic Partnerships
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | kodiak.ai |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Kodiak Robotics, Inc. |
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| Founded | 2018 |
| Employees (exact) | 518 |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — greenhouse
| Total open | 72 |
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| Remote | 1 |
| By department | Integration (5), Internships (7), Controls (5), Mechanical (1), Operations (5), Electrical (3), Manufacturing (3), Product Management (6), Finance (2), Information Technology (2), Safety Drivers (7), Motion Planning (8), Systems Engineering (3), Mapping & Localization (1), Autonomy Safety (2), AI & Machine Learning (4), Perception (1), Embedded (1), Program Management (1), Software Quality (1), Executive (1), Security (1), Marketing (1), Business Development (1) |
| By location | Lancaster, TX (6), Mountain View, CA (47), Kermit, TX (2), Lancaster, Texas (2), Lancaster, Tx (2), San Francisco Bay Area (6), Kermit, TX or Odessa, TX (2), Dallas, Texas (1), Odessa, Tx (1), Mountain View, California, United States (2), Remote United States (1) |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer | Lancaster, TX | Integration |
| Vehicle Integration Engineer | Mountain View, CA | Integration |
| Vehicle Integration Technician | Lancaster, TX | Integration |
| Winter 2027 Intern, Data Engineering | Mountain View, CA | Internships |
| Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB) | Mountain View, CA | Controls |
| Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer | Mountain View, CA | Mechanical |
| Field Technician Lead | Kermit, TX | Operations |
| Staff, Harness Engineering Manager | Mountain View, CA | Electrical |
| Fleet Technician | Lancaster, Texas | Operations |
| Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer | Lancaster, Tx | Manufacturing |
| Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer | Mountain View, CA | Manufacturing |
| Hardware Quality Industrialization Engineer | San Francisco Bay Area | Manufacturing |
Patents
| EPO | 85 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | kodiak.ai |
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