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Glydways
Transportation · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2016
On-demand autonomous electric vehicles for urban transit. MoreLess
Glydways is a revolutionary startup in the urban mobility sector, aiming to transform the way we travel within cities. The company operates in the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) market, offering an on-demand, high-capacity mobility system that uses autonomous vehicles, known as Glydcars, to transport riders in dedicated lanes. This system is designed to be accessible to everyone, providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional public transportation and private car usage.
The company's business model is centered around providing an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solution. Glydways' system is designed to be energy-neutral, with a minimal carbon footprint, making it an attractive option for environmentally conscious consumers and cities looking to reduce their carbon emissions. The system operates 24/7, providing flexibility and convenience for riders.
Glydways makes money by charging users for rides. The company claims its system is significantly cheaper to implement than traditional light rail or heavy rail transit systems, which could make it an attractive option for cities looking to expand their public transportation networks without incurring high infrastructure costs.
The company's target clients are urban dwellers who need a reliable, affordable, and efficient means of transportation. However, the system's high capacity (up to 10,800 people per hour in a 1.5m lane) also makes it suitable for use in larger cities or at events with high volumes of people.
Keywords: Urban Mobility, Personal Rapid Transit, Autonomous Vehicles, Public Transportation, Cost-Effective, High-Capacity, On-Demand, Energy-Neutral, Low Carbon Footprint, Infrastructure.
Company overview
Glydways company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 222
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 94.1
Valuation & funding
Glydways funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Apr 2026 | $250M | $1B | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Apr 2026 | $170M | $680M | Obayashi · Gates Frontier · Mitsui Chemicals · Khosla Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2024 | $20M | $375M | Suzuki · ENEOS · Mitsui Chemicals · Apollo projects | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Oct 2023 | $56M | $224M | Khosla Ventures · ACS Group · Gates Frontier · New Science Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Aug 2023 | $0 | — | New Science Ventures · Khosla Ventures · Nimble Ventures · True Equity | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2020 | Khosla Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Glydways website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Glydways is 5.9K monthly website visits, down 24.4% over the last three months. Glydways's team grew 15.6% over the past year.
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