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Applied Intuition builds simulation, data, and software infrastructure for developers of autonomous and AI-driven vehicles. Its product suite includes Simian (simulation), Spectral (sensor simulation), Orbis (data management), and Logstream (data logging), used across autonomous mobility, trucking, defense, mining, agriculture, and construction.
Applied Intuition builds simulation, data, and software infrastructure for developers of autonomous and AI-driven vehicles. Its product suite includes Simian (simulation), Spectral (sensor simulation), Orbis (data management), and Logstream (data logging), used across autonomous mobility, trucking, defense, mining, agriculture, and construction.
Co-founded in 2017 by Qasar Younis (former COO of Y Combinator and ex-GM/Bosch automotive engineer) and Peter Ludwig (ex-Google engineer on Maps and Android Automotive), the pair initially explored building an L4 self-driving company in 2013 before concluding the better opportunity was to provide the simulation and developer tooling every AV team would need.
Partnership focused on missile defense and counter-drone operations, pairing Applied Intuition autonomy software with SNC defense systems.
Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig discuss how Applied Intuition grew into a $15B physical AI company powering robotaxis, trucks, and defense systems.
Series F and tender offer co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and Kleiner Perkins more than doubled the prior valuation.
Acquired EpiSys Science, an AI and trusted autonomy software company for national security, to expand all-domain autonomy capabilities.
Production contract from the Pentagon CDAO worth up to $171.1M over three years to support DoD autonomy programs.
Series E led by Lux Capital, Elad Gil, and Porsche Investments Management with participation from a16z, General Catalyst, BOND, and Kleiner Perkins.
Co-founder & CTO
Previously a software engineer at Google for five years, leading work on Google Maps and Android Automotive.
$850M raised total