Glydways
Brisbane, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 228 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Glydways builds an on-demand public transit system using autonomous vehicles that operates on existing infrastructure, moving more passengers than rail while costing 90% less to build and operate. The system serves cities and municipalities seeking cost-effective, sustainable mass transportation solutions.
Also known as Glydways
Founders & leadership
Glydways was founded in 2016 by Mark Seeger and Zach Zeliff.
Board
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$430.6M disclosed across 10 of 11 rounds · 2020–2026
- $170MSeries CApr 2026Source ↗
▶$60MraisedJul 2026 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Blake BarberExecutive Officer
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Somu SubramaniamDirector
- Nuria HaltiwangerDirector
- Chris RileyExecutive Officer
- Naomi IshiiDirector
- Offering amount
- $60M
- Amount sold
- $60M
- First sale
- Feb 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$101.3MraisedSep 2025 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Blake BarberExecutive Officer
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Chris RileyExecutive Officer
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Nuria HaltiwangerDirector
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Somu SubramaniamDirector
- Offering amount
- $153.6M
- Amount sold
- $101.3M
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$46.8MraisedAug 2023 · 29 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Nuria HaltiwangerDirector
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Somu SubramaniamDirector
- Offering amount
- $56.8M
- Amount sold
- $46.8M
- First sale
- Aug 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.8MraisedJul 2023 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $6.8M
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.3MraisedJul 2022 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Shyam SankarDirector
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $5.3M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$45KraisedNov 2021 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Shyam SankarDirector
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Offering amount
- $45K
- Amount sold
- $45K
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedApr 2021 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Shyam SankarDirector
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$70KraisedDec 2020 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Gokul HemmadyExecutive Officer
- Michael MarascoDirector
- Vinod KhoslaDirector
- Paul FerrisDirector
- Mark SeegerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $70K
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Glydways develops an urban transit system that combines fleets of small autonomous vehicles, called Glydcars, with AI-based fleet orchestration and dedicated guideway infrastructure. Riders receive a personal, direct ride on the dedicated guideway rather than sharing a fixed-route vehicle, with the stated aim of avoiding street traffic and transfer delays.
The company positions the system as a high-capacity, low-cost alternative to conventional transit modes, citing capacity of 10,000 people per hour at scale, construction cost 90% lower than other transit modes, and operating cost at 30% of other modes. Named projects listed by the company include Atlanta, Contra Costa and San Jose, with service launches described as beginning from 2026 onward.
Traction
The company lists three named projects — Atlanta, Contra Costa and San Jose — with launches from 2026 onward, an Atlanta system debuting near the airport, and a government partnership in Abu Dhabi.
Latest developments
In November 2025 the Abu Dhabi Investment Office announced a partnership with Glydways to introduce its autonomous transit technology. In April 2026 the company announced an oversubscribed $170 million Series C, framed around its first autonomous vehicle networks entering public operation in 2026. In March 2026 an autonomous Glydways transit system was reported as debuting near the Atlanta airport.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography
Market position
Glydways presents itself as a lower-cost, higher-capacity alternative to rail, bus and ride-hailing, and states its vehicle networks are among the first autonomous vehicle networks to enter public operation in 2026.
Differentiation is based on dedicated guideway infrastructure combined with orchestrated autonomy, claimed capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour at scale, capital costs stated as 90% below other transit modes, and operating costs stated at 30% of other modes.
Technology
The system pairs self-driving Glydcars with AI orchestration software that coordinates the fleet, running on dedicated guideways separated from general road traffic to provide on-demand, direct point-to-point rides.
Go-to-market
Glydways works with public agencies and government investment bodies on named city and regional projects, including an Atlanta system near the airport and a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
Cities, municipalities and public-sector transit sponsors seeking new transit networks, alongside the passengers who use the resulting service; the company invites cities to inquire about becoming project sites.
Geography
Announced or planned deployments in Atlanta, Contra Costa County and San Jose in the United States, plus a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to bring the technology to Abu Dhabi.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
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Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsCompany announcement of an oversubscribed $170 million Series C, tied to its first autonomous vehicle networks entering public operation in 2026.
$170M source ↗
Press coverage reported that Atlanta would debut an autonomous Glydways transit system near the airport.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office announced a partnership with Glydways to bring its autonomous transit technology to Abu Dhabi.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
Palm Beach County commissioners pause automated transit proposal connecting airport to downtownwptv.com · Jul 2026
Glydways brings in $170M to scale its AV technology - The Robot Reporttherobotreport.com · Apr 2026
Glydways raises US$170m Series C for AV network rollout | Automotive Worldautomotiveworld.com · Apr 2026
This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M — now it's aiming for more | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2026▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Glydwaysglydways.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Glydways do?
- Glydways operates on-demand autonomous transit networks using small self-driving vehicles on dedicated guideways.
- Who founded Glydways?
- Glydways was founded by Mark Seeger, Zach Zeliff in 2016.
- Who are Glydways's investors?
- Glydways's investors include Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Blue Ivy Ventures, Khosla Ventures, New Science Ventures.
- How much funding has Glydways raised?
- Glydways has disclosed $430.6M raised across 10 of its 11 known rounds.
- Where is Glydways headquartered?
- Glydways is headquartered in Brisbane, US.