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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

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

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In the news

George Hotz, aka 'geohot,' is leaving Comma.ai for a lofty AI project | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2022Comma.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.