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In a move that could reshape the future of self-driving technology, Avride, a cutting-edge autonomous driving company, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $375 million in strategic investments and commercial commitments from Uber and Nebius.

The substantial capital injection marks a defining moment for the Austin-based developer as it gears up to expand its AI-driven vehicle fleet, enhance product development, and accelerate global expansion into new regions.

“At Avride, we have a clear vision and a strong plan to make autonomous transportation an integral part of everyday life,” said Avride CEO Dmitry Polishchuk. “We are thrilled to have world-class partners like Uber who share this vision and continue to support us.”

Uber Doubles Down on Autonomous Future

Uber’s latest investment deepens its long-term commitment to autonomous mobility. Building upon their multi-year strategic partnership signed in 2024, Uber plans to integrate Avride’s technology into its global network, strengthening its push into next-generation transport.

“We’re excited to continue deepening our partnership with Avride and look forward to introducing their impressive autonomous driving technologies to more people in more markets,” said Sarfaz Maredia, Uber’s Global Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery.

According to the statement, Avride’s robotaxi service is expected to debut on the Uber platform by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the company’s delivery robots are already operational, fulfilling Uber Eats orders across Jersey City, Austin, and Dallas — a sign that Avride’s tech is moving from prototype to practical use at record speed.

Nebius Strengthens AI Ecosystem

Nebius Group, headquartered in Amsterdam and the parent company of Avride, is a major technology player developing full-stack infrastructure for artificial intelligence industries. The Dutch firm made waves in September when it announced plans to raise up to $3 billion to fuel its global growth, following a multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft.

“We’re delighted to welcome Uber as a strategic investor that shares Avride’s vision and will enable the company to move further and faster in pioneering AI-driven autonomous transportation,” said Arkady Volozh, Nebius founder and CEO.

Accelerating the Road to Autonomous Reality

With Uber’s industry reach and Nebius’ AI infrastructure, Avride’s $375 million boost positions it at the forefront of a transportation revolution where machine learning meets mobility. The collaboration could help transform city streets into living testbeds for innovation, bridging the gap between science fiction and daily commuting.

Legal counsel details for the involved parties were not immediately disclosed on Wednesday.

As Avride prepares to roll out its robotaxis and expand its AI-driven delivery fleet, its latest partnership may mark one of the most significant accelerations yet in the race toward fully autonomous transportation.