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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Applied Intuition Closes Series F at $15 Billion Valuation, Accelerating Vehicle Intelligence Across All Moving Machines
Closed in just over a year since the Series E announcement, this transaction demonstrates the company's hypergrowth and cements its leadership position in the vehicle intelligence market MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading vehicle intelligence company for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture and defense, today announced it has closed a $600 million Series F fundraise and tender offer at a $15 billion valuation. This fresh round of funding, co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and accounts and Kleiner Perkins, will propel Applied Intuition into its next phase of vehicle intelligence, deeper product expansion, and global team growth. Other new investors in the round include Franklin Templeton, Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Premji Invest, Stripes, Greycroft, BAM Elevate, and 137 Ventures. Existing investors participating in the round include Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Lux, BOND, Elad Gil, Addition, and Tribe Capital. "Applied Intuition is entering its next era," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "We're scaling up our investments in bringing intelligence into every moving machine. Everything from cars and trucks to drones and factories will be powered by AI, and our mission is to connect AI with the physical world it will transform." "The last eight years have been about building the infrastructure to enable vehicle intelligence at scale," said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. "The focus of this next phase is to accelerate the rollout of intelligent, software-defined systems across all domains — defense, automotive, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. With the continued backing of our investors, we're just getting started." Applied Intuition closed this major up round just over a year after announcing its Series E in March 2024. Since then, the company has maintained strong momentum with AI innovations and product launches, including strategic partnerships with OpenAI, TRATON, Isuzu, Porsche and Audi; the release of its off-road autonomy stack; the acquisition of defense technology company EpiSci and the launch of its newest defense products, Axion and Acuity; and recent global office expansion into the United Kingdom. "At BlackRock, we invest in the long-term megatrends reshaping the global economy, including AI, autonomy, and the broader digital evolution," said BlackRock Managing Director Samir Menon. "Our platform has been actively investing in the autonomous driving sector for years, and Applied Intuition has emerged as a key innovation leader. We are proud to back Applied Intuition as they continue their mission to make all vehicles intelligent." "Since our initial investment six years ago, we've believed deeply in Applied Intuition's vision and team," said Mamoon Hamid, Partner at Kleiner Perkins. "Qasar and Peter had the foresight to start building toward a future shaped by vehicle intelligence and autonomy well before it became widely understood. Now, in 2025, with the world taking notice, we are deepening our commitment to what we believe is a generational company." To learn more about how Applied Intuition is the leader in vehicle intelligence and catapulting the autonomy industry forward, go to About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at
New Straits Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: A seriously funny lady
MENTION the name Rosnah Mat Aris and an iconic television advertisement from the 1980s will come to mind. In the Axion dishwashing paste commercial, Rosnah, a kampung eatery owner, introduces her long-suffering employee — played by the late actor-comedian Harun Salim Bachik — to the product. Reminiscing about those days in a recent interview, Rosnah said: "I began acting in the 1980s, advertising Axion and many other products. I also starred in the popular TV3 Ramadan drama series 'Rumah Kedai' alongside Kartina Aziz and Harun." She also fondly remembers her appearance in 'Naik Tangga Turun Tangga', the Malaysian version of the famous 1970s British drama series 'Upstairs Downstairs'. "That was a very Malaysian take on the popular British TV series — about a rich family living upstairs in their bungalow and their employees who live downstairs. I played one of the workers." Mentored by the late actor and television host Mustaffa Noor, Rosnah, now 69, later found fame starring in comedies, especially the 'Anak Mami' series produced and directed by Datuk Dr A Razak Mohaideen. "It is in these movies, 'Anak Mami' and its spin-off 'Mami Jarum', that I was introduced to moviegoers of the 2000s. "Since then, I have also hosted TV programmes, especially entertainment- and women-related ones." FIVE-TIME AWARD WINNER Rosnah's popularity as a comedienne earned her four wins at the annual Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH). The mother of four and grandmother of five has also done serious dramas. One of them, 'Tersasar Di JalanMu', earned her the Best Actress award at Anugerah Skrin 2009. "While I always feel at home in comedies as I am a cheerful person, serious roles also interest me, either villainous or tragic characters. "You can call me a funny lady, but I'd prefer to be a serious funny lady, whose dramas and movies contain important lessons," she said, referring to her most recent flick, '3 Janda Melawan Dunia', in 2022. Rosnah is grateful to return to work after the Covid-19 pandemic. "Imagine two years without work. Everything cost money. "I was careful during the economic downturn in 1997. I had several canteens, including one at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), which I shared with my late brother. "I later focused on my own canteen near Ampang Park and that lasted longer. I'm always careful to save for a rainy day," she added. Asked about the "trend" of artistes asking for financial help, Rosnah described it as normal. "This happens everywhere — those who can help will do so. But it is not fair to criticise just because we are artistes. "Artistes are not rich if they don't have a business as a back-up. It's not enough if you only act." POWER OF SUPPORTING ARTISTES Rosnah hopes that the entertainment industry will recognise supporting artistes more. "Supporting actors and actresses are very important for the success of a series or movie. "There is no Cinderella without the fairy godmother and no Batman without Robin." Rosnah, once called the Michelle Williams and Bette Midler of Malaysia, because of her short blonde hairstyle that resembled theirs. said: "I don't think I'm as talented as them, but I'm honoured as they are versatile actresses. After 12 years of being a single mother, Rosnah married Tajul Effendi Isa, better known as Blue, in 2008. These days, the couple organise entertainment events that Rosnah also emcees.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applied Intuition Opens UK Office with £50 Million in Planned Investment
Office launch follows swiftly on the heels of Applied Intuition's newest defence offerings LONDON, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition UK has formally launched with the opening of its office in London, with the company already scaling at speed. This is a major step into the defence sector for Applied Intuition, the leading global vehicle intelligence company for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture and defence. Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million worth of foreign direct investment into the UK, bringing jobs, skills, and research and development directly into the market. Building on the foundations of civilian autonomous capabilities, Applied Intuition UK, a fully sovereign subsidiary, will focus on delivering mission-critical autonomy solutions across air, space, land and sea. Applied Intuition's defence offering provides autonomy management and development systems for both existing and next-generation defence platforms. At a time of increasing global insecurity, autonomy offers a dual advantage, reducing reliance on extensive manpower traditionally required for fully crewed platforms, while also minimising risk to life for those operating in hostile environments. "Opening our London office marks a considerable step toward creating a sovereign autonomy capability for the UK. This sizable investment reflects our resolution to provide cutting-edge autonomous systems, and the tools needed to build them for our Armed Forces," said Tristam Constant, head of European Government and Defence at Applied Intuition UK. "We're building a strong team here, tapping into the UK's incredible engineering talent to deliver autonomy solutions to meet the most demanding requirements." Applied Intuition's latest venture marks a significant evolution, delivering cutting-edge autonomy solutions for civilian industries to enabling mission critical capabilities for the Armed Forces. The opening comes swiftly on the heels of the dual releases of two new software-defined product families: Axion, a specialised mission-critical toolchain allowing the development of all-domain autonomous capabilities, and Acuity, which delivers the onboard autonomy necessary to provide a decisive edge to the Armed Forces. As a dual-use technology provider, Applied Intuition is positioned to bridge the gap between commercial innovation and national security needs. The introduction of a UK presence reinforces Applied Intuition's commitment to delivering strategic autonomy at scale and providing serious defensive capabilities, all whilst encouraging growth and investment, and aligning with the British Government's priorities. Commenting on the opening of the office, and echoing the words of the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at London Defence Conference, Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson said, "The UK is open for business, so I'm delighted that Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million in foreign direct investment, boosting R&D, creating jobs and putting more money into people's pockets." "With defence being identified as a key growth sector in our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, we're not only helping to attract and secure investment, but delivering long-term growth that supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK," she added. This new UK presence reflects a long-term commitment from Applied Intuition to industry collaboration, economic growth opportunities and life-saving capabilities. About Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programmes in defence and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defence, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries. Applied Intuition UK was established in London in 2025 to bring the company's cutting-edge autonomy solutions to the UK and European defence sectors. View original content: SOURCE Applied Intuition, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Applied Intuition Launches Axion and Acuity to Deliver All-Domain Autonomy to the Warfighter
Product families expand defense portfolio to bring vehicle intelligence and accelerated capabilities to multiple domains. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading Vehicle Intelligence company for commercial and defense mobility, today announced the launch of two new product lines to accelerate the fielding of autonomous systems for the U.S. and allied forces. Axion and Acuity provide platform-agnostic autonomy tools and onboard software to scale and accelerate defense capabilities across air, land, sea, and space domains and the electromagnetic spectrum. Modern defense programs face critical roadblocks in deploying autonomy at scale, including a dependence on slow, costly live testing and a lack of interoperable autonomy solutions. These limitations, when coupled with outdated acquisition processes, prevent programs from rapidly fielding and iterating on autonomous capabilities, ultimately putting warfighters at a disadvantage. Axion and Acuity directly address these core challenges. Together, they form a robust autonomy software solution that empowers the U.S. and allied militaries with the capabilities needed to develop and confidently deploy autonomy at speed and scale. "Autonomy is where artificial intelligence meets the warfighter," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "Beyond autonomy, we provide intelligence that is critical for the future fight, whether it's moving people, sensing threats or acting independently in contested environments." Today's warfighters operate with outdated infrastructure and siloed software not built for modern combat. Vehicle intelligence — and the smart software that enables drones, ground robots, and autonomous convoys to perceive and act on their own — sits at the center of how AI and autonomy function on the battlefield. Far beyond self-driving, vehicle intelligence is embodied, multimodal AI that surrounds the operator, understands context, and adapts in real time to dynamic threats, delivering a decisive edge to warfighters. Axion and Acuity for Autonomous Advantage To deliver collaborative autonomy at operational tempo, teams need a digital-first approach. Axion provides one unified environment for engineers and operators to build, test, and deploy together. Built on Applied Intuition's commercially proven technology and interoperable with any platform, Axion enables engineers and vehicle manufacturers to build autonomy at the speed of relevance and supports the full lifecycle from development to mission execution. Acuity delivers all-domain onboard autonomy that empowers warfighters with a decisive edge. Relying solely on human operators to combat threats slows down critical decisions. With Acuity, unmanned systems can take the lead in high-risk missions, keeping humans at a safe distance while executing with precision. In addition, Acuity reduces the need for vertical integration and puts programs back in control, delivering onboard software-enabled autonomy to the platform of your choice. Leveraging advances from EpiSci, a leader in AI and trusted autonomy software acquired by Applied Intuition, Acuity has been deployed on many platforms. Those include notable systems such as the X-62A VISTA fighter jet to enable autonomous air-to-air combat tests. "Live testing simply can't keep pace with the modern battlefield. Digital-first development and integration are essential to scaling unmanned systems," said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. "Axion and Acuity were built to meet the ever-evolving demands of defense autonomy, ensuring unmanned systems are ready for today's mission complexity. Applied Intuition's dual-use approach allows us to bring the best of commercial innovation to the defense sector rapidly and at scale." "Applied Intuition is committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to the U.S. and our allies that meets the mission — not in five years, but today," said Jason Brown, general manager of Applied Intuition Defense. "Axion and Acuity are being deployed right now, giving warfighters the confidence they need. We're not just building for the future, we're delivering capability at the speed of relevance." To learn more about the Axion and Acuity family of products, go to About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programs across the Department of Defense and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defense, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at
Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Applied Intuition unveils programs to power autonomous drone swarms
Applied Intuition is unveiling new products that, according to one executive, will enable swarms of autonomous military ground vehicles, vessels and drones. Why it matters: The Pentagon is bullish on smart machinery — but a lack of physical and digital infrastructure hamstrings the grand vision. The latest: Applied's announcement Tuesday includes its Axion and Acuity product lines. The former is a "developer cloud" made "specifically for the development of military-grade autonomy," Jason Brown, the company's general manager for defense, told Axios. The latter, he said, "is the output of that." Think of one as the brain and the other as the textbook from which it learns. Together, they hope to account for the "hyper-dynamic realities of warfighting," said Brown, "and of the operating environments that our warfighters find themselves." Programming autonomous weapons and machines to work on war-torn landscapes and on fast-changing battlefields is a huge challenge for militaries and their contractors. Speedy updates are a necessity. Zoom in: The newly disclosed software has been used across the services, including aboard the X-62A VISTA, a modified F-16. Context: Applied in December acquired EpiSci, which was involved with the VISTA and its dogfighting trials.
