Introduction
Applied Intuition announced a $600 million Applied Intuition Series F, co-led by BlackRock and Kleiner Perkins, bringing its valuation to $15 billion—more than double within a year.
Company Overview
Since its 2017 founding, Applied Intuition has empowered automakers and defense agencies with simulation and autonomy tools like Axion, Acuity, and Vehicle OS.
Funding Breakdown
Series F includes $200 million primary investment, $400 million secondary, and participation from Franklin Templeton, Qatar, Abu Dhabi sovereigns and repeat investors.
Strategic Growth
The Applied Intuition Series F funds will enhance R&D, global expansion, defense integration, and new simulation features—including OpenAI-powered interfaces and off-road autonomy.
Leadership Commentary
CEO Qasar Younis: “We’re bringing intelligence into every moving machine… This round accelerates that mission across industries.” CTO Peter Ludwig frames simulation-first tools as critical for safe autonomy.
Market Context
With 18 of 20 top automakers relying on its platform—and U.S. Army engagements—Applied Intuition leads a shift toward software-defined vehicle autonomy.
Future Outlook
This round positions the company to deepen AV deployment, expand aerospace and agriculture use-cases, and advance regulatory engagement around AI-driven vehicle systems.
Conclusion & Call to Action
The Applied Intuition Series F cements its leadership in autonomy infrastructure. Stakeholders—from manufacturers to regulators—should monitor product integrations and platform expansions
