Verne
[PRIVATE]Robotaxis · HQ: Zagreb, Croatia · Est. 2019 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Verne: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Zagreb, Croatia
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Verne is a Croatian robotaxi company launched under the Rimac Group, founded by Mate Rimac (founder/CEO of Rimac Automobili), Marko Pejkovic (CEO of Verne), and Adriano Mudri (Chief Design Officer). Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb in April 2026, powered by Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system, in partnership with Uber. The company plans to expand to 11 cities across the EU, UK, and Middle East, and will eventually deploy a purpose-built two-seat autonomous vehicle for driverless ride-hailing.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Verne.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder
CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Verne x Pony.ai RobotaxiApr 8, 2026
MOST RECENT · Verne x Pony.ai Robotaxi · 2026-04-08 · with Pony AI · OPERATING · Verne x Pony.ai x Uber · 2026-03-26 · with Pony AI · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Verne?
Verne is a Croatian robotaxi company launched under the Rimac Group, founded by Mate Rimac (founder/CEO of Rimac Automobili), Marko Pejkovic (CEO of Verne), and Adriano Mudri (Chief Design Officer). Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb in April 2026, powered by Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system, in partnership with Uber. The company plans to expand to 11 cities across the EU, UK, and Middle East, and will eventually deploy a purpose-built two-seat autonomous vehicle for driverless ride-hailing.
What does Verne make?
Verne has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Verne Robotaxi (Verne builds physical robots).
Is Verne publicly traded?
No. Verne is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Verne?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Verne building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Verne?
Marko Pejkovic is the ceo of Verne, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Verne?
Verne is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Verne headquartered?
Verne is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.
Who owns Verne?
Verne is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Verne operate robots?
Verne operates 1 verified deployment, including at Zagreb, Croatia.
How many robots has Verne deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Verne deployment on record at sites including Zagreb, Croatia. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Verne a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Verne ranks in roughly the top 31% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Verne founded?
Verne was founded in 2019.
Is Verne safe?
Verne has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.