Argo AI, founded in 2016 by Bryan Salesky and Peter Rander, raised $3.7B from Ford, Volkswagen, and Lyft, including a $1B Series D and $2.6B Series E. The Pittsburgh–based company develops full-stack autonomous driving software, HD mapping, perception systems, and OEM vehicle integration for ride-hail and logistics. Funding supported city-scale testing, simulator development, and production-ready AV deployments. Key investors include Volkswagen Group, Ford, and Lyft.