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DriveU.auto
DriveU.auto develops technology to transform existing terminal tractors into autonomous vehicles and accelerates the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles across public roads and geofenced environments. Founded in September 2019 and based in Raanana, Israel, the company provides solutions for continuous operation in mixed traffic.
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DriveU.auto at a glance
DriveU.auto is an automotive company headquartered in Israel. It has raised at least $4M across the 2 funding rounds on record, 1 of them with a disclosed amount. Its most recent funding round closed in April 2026. Xcout tracks 13 named people at DriveU.auto, including Alon Podhurst (CEO).
DriveU.auto leadership
- Alon PodhurstCEO
- Yossi BudaCTO
- Doron ElinavVP Business Development, Co-Founder
- Dr. Rony OhayonCo-founder
- Ohad DvirVP Operations
- Tal IsraelVP Autonomy
7 more named people on record for DriveU.auto, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
DriveU.auto funding rounds
At least $4M raised across the 2 rounds on record (1 with a disclosed amount). Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Undisclosed | 6 named | |
| Series A | $4M | 5 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
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More on DriveU.auto in Xcout Intel
- 13 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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