What Autobrains does

Autobrains Technologies Ltd. is an Israeli AI software company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with a second headquarters in Munich, Germany. The company develops AI-powered autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) software for the global automotive industry, targeting automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and emerging robotaxi operators. Autobrains' core technology is a proprietary Agentic AI architecture branded as Thinking AI, which decomposes driving intelligence into specialized, scenario-focused AI agents rather than relying on monolithic end-to-end models. Supporting technologies include Self-Learning Signatures (continuous self-learning from unlabeled data), Perception Fields (structured environment modeling backed by 30+ patents), Air2Road localization (centimeter-level accuracy without GNSS or HD maps), and the Skills Product Line (up to 400,000 scenario-specific capabilities).

The company's product portfolio comprises three primary solutions: Smart Camera software (1-2 TOPS compute, GSR/NCAP compliant entry-level ADAS), Thinking AI/Agentic AI (scalable L2++ to L4 autonomy), and Air2Road localization. These solutions are sensor- and SoC-agnostic, requiring only standard cameras and minimal compute compared to LiDAR-dependent competitors. Autobrains has secured a first design win for ADAS in a Chinese electric vehicle and has established strategic partnerships with VinFast (L2++ and Level 4 Robo-Car development), Uber and NVIDIA (Munich robotaxi program), and Tier 1 suppliers including Continental (NCAP-validated Smart Camera) and JOYNEXT.

Autobrains operates a B2B enterprise licensing model, generating revenue through multi-year software licensing agreements and royalties with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company is venture-backed with over $140 million raised from strategic investors including Temasek, Knorr-Bremse AG, BMW i Ventures, Toyota Ventures, VinFast, Continental AG, Magna, and Autel. Global operations span Israel, Germany, China, France, India, and the United States, with demo vehicle fleets deployed across multiple regions and the company holding ISO 9001, ISO 26262, TISAX, and ISO 27001 certifications.

Name

Autobrains

Legal name

Autobrains Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://autobrains.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Autobrains is an Israeli AI company developing autonomous driving and ADAS software using proprietary Agentic AI architecture, serving automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and robotaxi operators globally with sensor-agnostic solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Driving Software

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Driving & ADAS Perception (HDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), ADAS Compute & Control Units Manufacturing (Domain Controllers/ECUs) (IMACAMAG)

Keywords

• Autonomous driving AI
• ADAS software
• Perception algorithms
• Automotive AI platforms
• Self-learning perception

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing to OEMs: Licensing of ADAS and autonomous driving AI software to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company has secured design wins and production programs with leading global automotive partners for L2+ and higher-level automated driving capabilities.
2. Technology Licensing and IP: Licensing of proprietary AI technologies including Agentic AI architecture, Self-Learning Signatures, Perception Fields, and Air2Road localization to automotive partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Autobrains develops AI software for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), targeting automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its product family centers on a self-learning, signature- and "Thinking AI"-based perception and decisioning stack that includes Perception Fields, Self-Learning Signatures, and the Air2Road mapping/perception solution.

Product overview

Autobrains is an automotive AI company offering a modular portfolio of autonomous driving solutions centered on its proprietary Agentic AI technology (branded as Thinking AI). The product ecosystem comprises three core technology pillars: Smart Camera (affordable entry-level ADAS software for front cameras), Thinking AI/Agentic AI (scalable autonomous driving architecture from L2++ to L4), and Air2Road (centimeter-level localization). Supporting technologies include Perception Fields (environment modeling), Self-Learned Signatures (continuous learning), and the Skills Product Line (up to 400,000 scenario-specific capabilities). The company also offers a Robo-Car system developed with VinFast for camera-only autonomous driving, and operates a global Demo Vehicle Fleet for technology validation. All solutions are built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for robotaxi deployments and are designed to be sensor-agnostic and SoC-agnostic, requiring minimal compute (1-20 TOPS) compared to traditional autonomous driving approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thinking AI (Agentic AI autonomy platform) Agentic AI software stack for autonomous driving decision-making, targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers building ADAS and AV systems.
• Self-Learning Signatures Self-learning perception technology that generates compact "signatures" representing driving objects and scenarios, reducing dependence on large labeled datasets for ADAS and AV perception.
• Perception Fields Perception framework providing structured, field-based understanding of the driving environment to support ADAS and autonomous-driving features.
• Air2Road Air-to-road mapping and perception solution combining aerial/satellite imagery with on-vehicle perception to support ADAS and autonomous-driving applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compute requirement of 1 TOPS for smart camera solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UbercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic collaboration to launch robotaxi program in Munich, Germany. Combines Uber's ride-hailing platform with Autobrains' Agentic AI on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. OEM-agnostic model designed to scale autonomous ride-hailing across vehicle platforms and urban markets. Plans to scale to 20 cities by 2028.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Three-way partnership with VinFast and Autobrains using NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for Level 4 autonomous driving. NVIDIA provides compute and validation framework for robotaxi deployments in Munich and Southeast Asia.
• VinFastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic collaboration to develop next-generation Level 4 autonomous driving platform for Southeast Asia. Uses NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion and Autobrains' Agentic AI. Robo-Car system using seven cameras instead of LiDAR, tested on VF 8 and VF 9 models in Hanoi. Plans to expand trials to larger cities and international markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pony.ai: Autonomous driving technology company pursuing both robotaxi services and OEM licensing with production programs in China and internationally. Comparable as a direct competitor targeting L4 robotaxi and OEM-embedded AV partnerships simultaneously.
• Wayve: UK-based AV startup building AI-first, end-to-end learned autonomous driving software for OEMs and mobility platforms. Highly comparable in AI-software positioning, OEM partnership go-to-market, and stated goal of hardware/sensor-agnostic autonomy at lower compute cost.
• Mobileye: Israel-based ADAS and autonomous driving perception company (now an Intel subsidiary, recently relisted publicly) supplying camera-based perception stacks to global OEMs. Directly comparable to Autobrains in target market (OEMs/Tier 1s), product category (vision-first ADAS/AV software), and pricing model.
• Aurora Innovation: US-based autonomous driving technology developer (Aurora Driver) working with OEMs and Tier 1s on L4 freight and ride-hailing programs. Comparable as a fellow AI-first AV software company pursuing OEM partnerships and robotaxi commercial deployment.
• Mobileye (Intel): Listed above as primary direct peer. Re-listed to note Mobileye's broader portfolio (EyeQ chips, REM mapping, SuperVision) creates adjacent competition across multiple automotive AI layers Autobrains also targets.

Broad incumbents

• NVIDIA (DRIVE): The dominant AV compute platform provider whose DRIVE Hyperion reference architecture Autobrains builds on. Comparable as a horizontal incumbent investing in ADAS/AV software, and a strategic partner and potential competitor depending on vertical integration choices.
• Aptiv: Global Tier 1 automotive technology supplier with active ADAS, automated driving, and user-experience product lines sold to OEMs. Comparable as a broad incumbent automotive-AI supplier and is directly relevant given Autobrains advisor Michael Pozsar's prior Aptiv leadership role.
• Continental AG: Major Tier 1 automotive supplier and strategic investor in Autobrains with extensive ADAS and autonomous driving product offerings. Comparable as an incumbent Tier 1 with overlapping ADAS product portfolio and as Autobrains' investor and NCAP validation partner.
• Cruise (General Motors): General Motors' robotaxi subsidiary pursuing commercial autonomous ride-hail deployment. Comparable as a large, well-funded robotaxi competitor and as an example of the operational and regulatory risks facing all L4 commercial programs.

Emerging players

• TIER IV: Japan-based autonomous driving technology company originating the Autoware open-source stack and pursuing commercial L4 partnerships with Japanese OEMs and mobility operators. Comparable as a regional AV software specialist competing in OEM-embedded and robotaxi use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors10 records

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M&A

Investments

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