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Comma.ai

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Comma provides an aftermarket driver assistance system that adds autonomous driving capabilities (steering, braking, acceleration control, lane centering, adaptive cruise, lane changing) to existing vehicles from 325+ supported models across 27 brands. The product installs in 15 minutes without subscription and runs on open-source software.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Comma.ai was founded in 2016 by George Hotz.

GHGeorge Hotz
George HotzFounder

Investors · 1

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2021

▶$10MraisedNov 2021 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George HotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alex MatznerExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedApr 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Comma.ai raises $5 million | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2018
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George HotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedMar 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
A16z Led a $3.1M Round in Aftermarket Autonomous Car Company, Comma.airecode.net · Apr 2016Comma.ai open sources driving data used to seed its companytechcrunch.com · Aug 2016
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George HotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jacob SmithPromoter
  • Yunus SaatchiPromoter
  • Elizabeth StarkPromoter
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$2.8M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Comma.ai went on to found or lead other companies.

Lukas PeterssonEngineering InternFounded Andon LabsVivek AithalMachine Learning Engineer, ResearchFounded MinusX

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
CarGurus306 shared keywordsCarGurus operates an online automotive marketplace where consumers can search new and used car listings, compare deal ratings and vehicle history, get financing pre-qualification, and buy or sell vehicles online. It connects car shoppers with dealer inventory and provides research, reviews, and instant-offer tools.
Truecar269 shared keywordsTrueCar is an online automotive marketplace where consumers can research, compare, and shop for new and used cars, including pricing comparisons and vehicle listings from dealers. It provides model-vs-model comparison tools and searchable inventory across many makes and models.
Carmax228 shared keywords
Tesla152 shared keywordsTesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery storage and solar products, and develops autonomous driving software.

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In the news

George Hotz, aka 'geohot,' is leaving Comma.ai for a lofty AI project | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2022Automotive Automation Startup Comma Raises $5 Million In New Fundingnews.crunchbase.com · Apr 2018Comma.ai raises $5 million | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2018Comma.ai open sources driving data used to seed its companytechcrunch.com · Aug 2016A16z Led a $3.1M Round in Aftermarket Autonomous Car Company, Comma.airecode.net · Apr 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Comma.ai do?
Comma provides an aftermarket driver assistance system that adds autonomous driving capabilities (steering, braking, acceleration control, lane centering, adaptive cruise, lane changing) to existing vehicles from 325+ supported models across 27 brands. The product installs in 15 minutes without subscription and runs on open-source software.
Who founded Comma.ai?
Comma.ai was founded by George Hotz in 2016.
Who are Comma.ai's investors?
Comma.ai's investors include Andreessen Horowitz.
How much funding has Comma.ai raised?
Comma.ai has disclosed $17.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Comma.ai headquartered?
Comma.ai is headquartered in San Francisco, US.