
Zoox
Founded Year
2014Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$990MValuation
$0000About Zoox
Zoox operates as a robotics company providing autonomous mobility. The company develops an autonomous electric vehicle and the supporting ecosystem required to bring the technology to market. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Foster City, California. In June 2020, Zoox was acquired by Amazon.
Research containing Zoox
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Zoox in 11 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Oct 20, 2022.




Expert Collections containing Zoox
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Zoox is included in 4 Expert Collections, including Auto Tech.
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Zoox Patents
Zoox has filed 763 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Autonomous cars
- Diagrams
- Sensors

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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6/28/2019 | 9/26/2023 | Autonomous cars, Global Positioning System, Steam road vehicle manufacturers, Road safety, Missile guidance | Grant |
Application Date | 6/28/2019 |
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Grant Date | 9/26/2023 |
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Related Topics | Autonomous cars, Global Positioning System, Steam road vehicle manufacturers, Road safety, Missile guidance |
Status | Grant |
Latest Zoox News
Sep 27, 2023
Zoox, which received its driverless testing permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles earlier this year, is working toward the commercialization of its self-driving robotaxis.
Zoox Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Zoox founded?
Zoox was founded in 2014.
Where is Zoox's headquarters?
Zoox's headquarters is located at 1149 Chess Drive, Foster City.
What is Zoox's latest funding round?
Zoox's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Zoox raise?
Zoox raised a total of $990M.
Who are the investors of Zoox?
Investors of Zoox include Amazon, Blackbird Ventures, Threshold Ventures, Thomas Tull, Lux Capital and 8 more.
Who are Zoox's competitors?
Competitors of Zoox include Nauto, UISEE Technology, Ghost Autonomy, aiMotive, Apex.AI and 12 more.
Compare Zoox to Competitors

Cruise makes automated driving technology. It uses sensors and machine vision technology to keep users in their lane and to keep a safe distance from the car in front of them. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
UISEE develops autonomous driving technology to commercialize driverless vehicles in a controlled environment. Its driving technology provides logistics solutions and future-oriented mobility by integrating artificial intelligence algorithms and advanced radars and sensors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China.

Nauto is a transportation technology company that uses computer vision, software and data to improve safer driving in commercial fleets. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled fleet and driver safety platform that helps to predict and prevent distracted driving from the users' part. Its vehicle hardware aims to prevent collisions, improve driver behavior, and learn from the data shared across its network. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Comma is a self-driving car company. Its technology includes camera-based driver monitoring that works both day and night to alert the driver. It enables users to maintain safety while driving cars. It was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California.

AutoX offers software solution for self-driving vehicles. The company provides a camera-first self-driving solution, autonomous driving technology-based self-driving vehicles, and more. It was founded in 2016 and is based in San Jose, California.

Waymo operates as a self-driving technology company. It offers an autonomous ride-hailing service. It helps in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in the places where it operates. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California.