SafeAI

SafeAI

Retrofitting heavy vehicles with autonomous technology

About SafeAI

Simplify's Rating
Why SafeAI is rated
B
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$64M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2018

Overview

SafeAI focuses on autonomous technology for heavy industries by retrofitting existing mining and construction vehicles with advanced systems. Their upgrades include hardware and software that allow any vehicle to operate autonomously, increasing productivity by about 1,000 hours per vehicle each year. The company generates revenue through the sale of retrofit kits and software solutions, utilizing on-vehicle cameras, radar, and LiDAR for real-time data analysis to ensure safe operation. With a leadership team experienced in both autonomous technology and heavy industries, SafeAI differentiates itself by providing tailored solutions for heavy equipment owners.

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Significant Headcount Growth
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SafeAI's zero-emission haul truck aligns with growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
  • Partnerships with Siemens and Obayashi enhance credibility and market reach.
  • The autonomous construction equipment market is projected to grow at a 28.7% CAGR.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition could erode SafeAI's market share in autonomous heavy equipment.
  • Technological advancements may necessitate costly updates to retrofit kits.
  • Potential regulatory changes could impose additional compliance costs on SafeAI.

What makes SafeAI unique

  • SafeAI retrofits existing heavy equipment, reducing the need for new purchases.
  • Their technology integrates with any vehicle, regardless of type or manufacturer.
  • SafeAI's leadership combines expertise from top autonomous tech and heavy industry companies.

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Funding

Total Funding

$64M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 11%

2 year growth

↑ 17%
Quarry Magazine
Jan 3rd, 2024
CRH Ventures reveal new partnership with SafeAI

CRH Ventures has partnered with SafeAI for the program which will take place at one of the former's quarrying subsidiaries in North America.

Construction Business Today
Dec 22nd, 2023
SafeAI and Obayashi unveil world's first retrofit zero-emission, autonomous haul truck

SafeAI and Obayashi unveil world's first retrofit zero-emission, autonomous haul truck.

Green Car Congress
Dec 13th, 2023
SafeAI and Obayashi unveil retrofit electric, autonomous construction haul truck

SafeAI, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology for heavy industry, and Obayashi Corporation, a leading construction company, unveiled a retrofit zero-emission, autonomous haul truck.

Upstract
Dec 12th, 2023
SafeAI Unveils First Robo-Electric Haul Truck

SafeAI unveils first robo-electric haul truck.

SafeAI
Nov 14th, 2023
SafeAI Promotes Executive Leadership Team to Support Next Phase of Company Growth

Akshat Patel, who has been promoted to CTO, joined SafeAI in April 2023 as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Engineering where he was responsible for overseeing SafeAI's global engineering team to support the company's growing customer base, as well as spearheading its product development roadmap of advanced, next generation autonomous solutions.

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