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Outrider

Brighton, US · Founded 2017 · 167 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

Outrider develops automated yard operations technology for supply chain logistics, focusing on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous equipment and yard management systems.

CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Founders & leadership

Outrider was founded in 2017 by Andrew F. Smith.

AF
Andrew F. SmithFounder
RH
Robert HallExecutive
PS
Paul Sung ChaExecutive

Board

BK
Byron KnightBoard director
MN
Mark NormanBoard director
AJAaron Jacobson
Aaron Jacobsonin𝕏DirectorPartner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
RC
Rod CanionBoard director

Investors · 9

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M
Fraser McCombs CapitalBoulder · $5M – $15M
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesSan Francisco
Loup VenturesMinneapolis
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40Mvia Aaron Jacobson · board
Presidio VenturesSilicon Valley · $500K – $5M
Schematic VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $2M
NVenturesreportedSanta Clara
NVenturesreportedSingapore · $25K – $2.5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$133.7M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2017–2026

▶$21.5MraisedApr 2026 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Byron KnightDirector
  • Rod CanionDirector
  • Andrew F. SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Aaron JacobsonDirector
  • Mark NormanDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$21.5M
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$62.5MraisedOct 2024 · 49 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rod CanionDirector
  • Byron KnightDirector
  • Andrew F. SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mark NormanDirector
  • Robert HallExecutive Officer
  • Paul Sung ChaExecutive Officer
  • Aaron JacobsonDirector
Offering amount
$65M
Amount sold
$62.5M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40.5MraisedFeb 2020 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew F SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rod CanionDirector
  • Aaron JacobsonDirector
Offering amount
$40.5M
Amount sold
$40.5M
Minimum investment
$250K
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.1MraisedJul 2018 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew F SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alisande M RozynkoExecutive Officer
  • Aaron JacobsonDirector
  • Rod CanionDirector
Offering amount
$8.6M
Amount sold
$8.1M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedDec 2017 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew F SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$100K
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Outrider raises another $62 million to drive growth of yard automationroboticsandautomationnews.com · Oct 2024Outrider Raises $62M in Series D Financingfinsmes.com · Oct 2024Outrider raises $73M to bring its autonomous electric yard trucks into the mainstream | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2023U.S. startup Outrider raises $73 mln to scale up autonomous yard trucksfinance.yahoo.com · Jan 2023Outrider raises $73 million Series C financing to accelerate the adoption of autonomous distribution yard operations - Outrideroutrider.ai · Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Outrider do?
Outrider develops automated yard operations technology for supply chain logistics, focusing on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous equipment and yard management systems.
Who founded Outrider?
Outrider was founded by Andrew F. Smith in 2017.
Who are Outrider's investors?
Outrider's investors include 8VC, Fraser McCombs Capital, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Loup Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Presidio Ventures, Schematic Ventures, NVentures and 1 more.
How much funding has Outrider raised?
Outrider has disclosed $133.7M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Outrider headquartered?
Outrider is headquartered in Brighton, US.