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Gatik

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gatik.ai

Gatik builds and operates its own driverless class 3–6 autonomous box trucks (Isuzu-platform 26- and 30-foot) running Gatik Driver, its third-generation SAE Level 4 system, on fixed repeatable middle-mile routes up to 400 miles; first US company to operate driverless trucks commercially at scale (Jan 2026) with freight-only operations across Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Ontario (CA).

HeadquartersMountain View, US
Founded2017
Corporate funding$425M
Team201-500
Deployments7
Open roles10
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries C
FoundersGautam Narang (CEO), Arjun Narang, Apeksha Kumavat
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS, CA
Service footprintHQ in Mountain View, CA; commercial routes in TX, AZ, AR, NE (US) and Ontario, Canada; engineering offices in Bay Area and Toronto
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinelogistics

Gatik Autonomous Box Truck (Class 6, 26-foot)

  • SAE Level 4 driver-out operation on fixed middle-mile routes up to 400 miles

    vendor-stated autonomy level and maximum route length for commercial operations

    Claim source
  • Handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen cargo; operates nearly 24 hours daily

    vendor-stated cargo temperature range and daily operating hours

    Claim source
  • Powered by Gatik Driver (3rd-gen AV system), validated by independent safety review and FMCSA/NHTSA briefings

    vendor-stated autonomous stack generation and regulatory validation process

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-06-08PepsiCoregional food & beverage freight networkUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-01-27Undisclosedmiddle-mile freight routeUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-09-23Loblaw Companiesgrocery_distributionCA50Announcement
2023-10-24Tyson Foodscold-chain freight routeUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-03-15Krogergrocery distributionUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2022-05-17Sam's Clubmiddle-mile retail routeUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-11-08Walmartmiddle-mile retail routeUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNew Enterprise AssociatesInnovation EndeavorsIntact VenturesIsuzu MotorsNippon ExpressItochu
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-11

Open roles10

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

Autonomous Vehicle Testing SpecialistTeam unlisted · Location unlistedFleet OperationsTeam unlisted · Location unlistedHardware DevelopmentTeam unlisted · Location unlistedHead of OperationsTeam unlisted · Location unlistedResearchTeam unlisted · Location unlistedSoftware Engineer IITeam unlisted · AutonomyTalent Acquisition LeadTeam unlisted · Location unlistedTesting OperationsTeam unlisted · Location unlisted
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-06-08Multi-year agreement with PepsiCo confirmed as largest US commercial driverless freight deployment: 40+ trucks across TX, AZ, AR serving 250 retail locationsPepsiCo
2026-01-27Announced as first US company to operate fully driverless trucks at commercial scale: 60,000+ driverless orders, 2,000+ hours, $600M in contracted revenueBusiness Wire
2024-08-21Secured strategic investment from NX Group (Nippon Express Holdings) via NX Global Innovation Fund for North American middle-mile expansionNippon Express Holdings
2024-05-14Strategic partnership with Isuzu Motors including $30M investment for mass-production of L4 autonomous trucks; factory line targeting 2027Forbes
2021-11-08Achieved world's first fully driverless commercial middle-mile deliveries with Walmart in ArkansasGatik
2021-08-31Raised $85M Series B led by Koch Disruptive Technologies; total raised $114.5MTechCrunch
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Source ledger

14 unique public sources

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'Picky' Gatik nearing mass-produced autonomous trucksFreightWaves · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik Raises $200 Million; Series D Led by QIA and KDT as Demand for Driverless Commercial Freight AcceleratesGatik (company press release) · retrieved 2026-09-02
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NX Group invests in US autonomous trucking leader GatikNippon Express Holdings · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Startup Gatik Lands Partnership And $30 Million From Isuzu To Scale Up Robot TrucksForbes · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik Raises $85M Series C at $700M ValuationGatik (archive) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik expands autonomous box truck operations to Texas with $85 million in new fundsTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Autonomous delivery startup Gatik raises $25 million, inks deal with LoblawsFortune · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik Becomes First U.S. Company to Operate Fully Driverless Trucks at Scale for Commercial DeliveriesBusiness Wire
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PepsiCo and Gatik Announce Multi-Year Agreement to Deploy Autonomous Freight in North AmericaPepsiCo · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik and Loblaw Ink 5-year Expansion Deal to Scale Autonomous Trucking in Greater Toronto AreaGatik · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik partners with Tyson FoodsThe Robot Report · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik Announces Collaboration with America's Grocer to Future-Proof Supply Chain with Autonomous Box TrucksBusinessWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik expands with Sam's ClubGatik · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Gatik and Walmart launch driverless deliveriesGatik · retrieved 2026-07-05