Waabi
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Toronto, Ontario · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Waabi: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $1.0B raised. 12 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$1.0B
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Canadian autonomous-trucking company (founded 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, former Uber atg chief scientist and University of Toronto professor). Builds the Waabi Driver, an end-to-end generative-AI L4 system trained and validated in the Waabi World generative simulator. Targets driverless commercial trucking on the Volvo VNL Autonomous platform; as of early 2026 it still runs with a safety driver (the end-2025 driver-out target was deliberately not met, gated on the purpose-built Volvo truck). In January 2026 it raised about $1B and added a robotaxi lane with Uber.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $1.0B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Waabi has a partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Uber Freight for autonomous trucking. Driverless target is Q1 2027 — 8 months from now. No driverless operations confirmed as of July 2026. 300+ trucks and $3B revenue are aspirational targets. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raquel-urtasun-298400139_waabis-partnership-with-volvo-autonomous-activity-7471235208181071872-yHPD”
- [VERIFIED]CustomerClaimed: Jan 1, 2025
“Partnership confirmed. Volvo VNL Autonomous uses Aurora Driver, but Waabi has a separate partnership with Volvo for simulation and AI stack integration. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raquel-urtasun-298400139_waabis-partnership-with-volvo-autonomous-activity-7471235208181071872-yHPD”
- [VERIFIED]CustomerClaimed: Jan 1, 2025
“Partnership confirmed in earlier research session. Waabi is providing the autonomous driving system; Uber Freight provides the logistics network. https://gatik.ai/ (industry context)”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Waabi.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2021-04-01 · Uber
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Waabi x UberJan 28, 2026
MOST RECENT · Waabi x Uber · 2026-01-28 · with Uber · OPERATING · Waabi x Uber Robotaxi · 2026-01-28 · with Uber · JUST ANNOUNCED · Waabi x Volvo Autonomous Solutions · 2025-02-11 · with Volvo Autonomous Solutions · OPERATING · Waabi Series B (2024) · 2024-06-18 · with NVIDIA · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Waabi?
Canadian autonomous-trucking company (founded 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, former Uber atg chief scientist and University of Toronto professor). Builds the Waabi Driver, an end-to-end generative-AI L4 system trained and validated in the Waabi World generative simulator. Targets driverless commercial trucking on the Volvo VNL Autonomous platform; as of early 2026 it still runs with a safety driver (the end-2025 driver-out target was deliberately not met, gated on the purpose-built Volvo truck). In January 2026 it raised about $1B and added a robotaxi lane with Uber.
What does Waabi make?
Waabi has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Waabi Driver Autonomous Truck (Waabi builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Waabi publicly traded?
No. Waabi is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Waabi?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Waabi building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.
Who is the CEO of Waabi?
Raquel Urtasun is the ceo of Waabi, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Waabi?
Waabi is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $1.0B in disclosed funding.
Where is Waabi headquartered?
Waabi is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How much funding has Waabi raised?
Waabi has raised approximately $1.0B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Waabi?
Waabi is privately held and venture-backed ($1.0B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Waabi operate robots?
Waabi operates 1 verified deployment, including at Texas.
How many robots has Waabi deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Waabi deployment on record at sites including Texas. 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 Waabi a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Waabi ranks in roughly the top 20% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Waabi founded?
Waabi was founded in 2021.
Is Waabi safe?
Waabi 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.