SafeAI

SafeAI

Retrofits heavy equipment with autonomous systems

Overview

SafeAI upgrades existing heavy mining and construction vehicles with autonomous technology through retrofit kits that add hardware and software to any vehicle regardless of type or manufacturer. The system uses on-vehicle cameras, radar, and LiDAR, with onboard computing to sense the environment, create real-time maps, and detect obstacles for autonomous operation. This enables roughly 1,000 additional productive hours per vehicle per year, improving project speed, safety, and cost efficiency. Revenue comes from selling retrofit kits and ongoing software licenses or maintenance. What sets SafeAI apart is its ability to retrofit a wide range of equipment from multiple manufacturers, combining expertise from autonomous tech with heavy-industry know-how to deliver practical, scalable autonomous solutions. The company’s goal is to help heavy industries increase productivity, enhance safety, and reduce costs by turning existing equipment into autonomous assets.

About SafeAI

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Why SafeAI is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$64M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Pronto says the combined portfolio serves small quarries through large mines since July 2025.
  • SafeAI’s Obayashi retrofit truck reached Spain and Japan work sites, proving portability.
  • CRH Ventures and MACA partnerships expand reference customers across North America and Australia.

What critics are saying

  • Pronto completed SafeAI’s acquisition on July 15, 2025, ending SafeAI’s standalone brand.
  • TechCrunch reported a 12-person SafeAI team; thin talent depth slows deployments.
  • Construction autonomy sales depend on site-by-site pilots, delaying revenue conversion into 2027.

What makes SafeAI unique

  • SafeAI’s retrofit platform converts Caterpillar and mixed-fleet equipment without OEM replacement.
  • Its multi-sensor stack and ASIL D safety framework differentiate it from camera-only autonomy.
  • Obayashi and MACA validated SafeAI on zero-emission haul trucks and mixed quarry fleets.

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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.
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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

0%
Self-Driving Cars 360°
Aug 17th, 2025
Komatsu launches autonomous haul truck collaboration with Pronto

Pronto recently acquired SafeAI, a company that also retrofits heavy equipment such as dump trucks, pickup trucks and skid steers with autonomous technology.

Yellow World Media
Jul 16th, 2025
Pronto Acquires SafeAI to Reinforce Leadership in Off-Road Autonomy

In a bold move set to redefine off-road autonomy, Pronto.ai, has acquired SafeAI Inc., creating a powerful force in the automation of mining, quarrying, and construction vehicles.

Wow Partners, Inc.
Jul 15th, 2025
Pronto.ai Acquires SafeAI for $38M

Pronto.ai, a leader in scalable and economical OEM-neutral Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), has acquired SafeAI, a developer of safety-focused multi-sensor autonomous driving solutions for heavy equipment. This acquisition positions Pronto.ai as a top autonomous solutions provider in the off-road sector. SafeAI, founded in 2017, previously raised $38 million in a Series B funding round.

Business Wire
Jul 15th, 2025
Pronto Acquires SafeAI for Off-Road Autonomy

Pronto has acquired SafeAI, enhancing its leadership in off-road autonomy.

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Jun 27th, 2024
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