Applied Intuition, Inc.

Founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, CA, Applied Intuition, Inc. focuses on providing advanced vehicle intelligence solutions to enhance autonomous driving technologies. The company was established by Nan Ji, Peter Ludwig, and Qasar Younis. Applied Intuition, Inc.

has raised a total of USD 1. 2 billion across 7 deals, with the most recent being a series F round of funding in which the firm raised USD 200 million from investors including BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Qatar Investment Authority. The latter deal values Applied Intuition, Inc. at USD 15 billion.

Aaron Batalion currently serves as CEO, alongside co-founders Nan Ji, Peter Ludwig, and Qasar Younis who hold key leadership positions within the firm. Applied Intuition specializes in advanced vehicle intelligence solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Their core offerings include the Vehicle OS, a high-performance software platform that integrates various functionalities necessary for developing and validating vehicle software, and the Self-Driving System (SDS), which provides an autonomy stack for transforming conventional vehicles into autonomous machines. These products aim to address critical use cases such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving, and general vehicle software across multiple sectors including automotive, mining, and defense.

The company serves a diverse client base comprising major automakers and technology firms such as Toyota, Nissan, and Porsche, primarily operating in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Their solutions are tailored to facilitate compliance with safety regulations, improve fleet efficiency, and accelerate the automation of driving systems for commercial applications. Applied Intuition generates revenue through strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading auto manufacturers, focusing on a B2B model that emphasizes long-term relationships with its clients. The company’s transactions typically involve the licensing of its software solutions and ongoing support services, structured around subscription models that provide access to the Vehicle OS and the SDS.

These agreements may include specific terms for updates, maintenance, and integration services to ensure seamless deployment within client systems. While precise pricing details for individual products and services are proprietary, the offerings are designed to enable clients to enhance their vehicle capabilities effectively, aligning with the growing demand for AI-powered automotive solutions. The revenue model is supported by the increasing investments in autonomous driving technology, positioning Applied Intuition as a pivotal player in the evolving automotive landscape.