Waabi

Waabi is a Toronto-based startup focused on developing autonomous trucking technology using generative AI. The company aims to provide safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions, particularly for long-haul trucking. Its flagship product, the Waabi Driver, is an advanced autonomous driving system designed for trucks, featuring an end-to-end AI model that mimics human-like reasoning and decision-making. A significant aspect of Waabi's innovation is the Waabi World simulator, which uses generative AI to create realistic driving scenarios for training and testing. This approach allows for extensive virtual testing, reducing the need for traditional real-world trials. Waabi's technology operates on NVIDIA DRIVE OS and utilizes NVIDIA hardware, showcasing a strong partnership with NVIDIA to enhance autonomous vehicle capabilities. Waabi serves OEMs and logistics companies, including endorsements from industry leaders like Volvo Autonomous Solutions. The company is led by AI expert Raquel Urtasun and supported by a team of experienced professionals in AI and self-driving technology. Waabi emphasizes safety and adheres to industry best practices to ensure responsible scaling of its autonomous solutions.

Transportation/trucking/railroad Toronto, Canada ~311 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
311
+8.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$64.1K
Revenue ~$19.9M
Total funding
$283M
Last round Series B, Jun 2024
12-month attrition
19.4%
Tech: 20.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
14
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
42
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Waabi went from 159 employees in Oct 2024 to 311 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 94 people joined, 18 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering141
Other117
Operations24
HR10
Sales6
Finance4
Marketing4
Product3

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering23
Marketing2
Consulting2
Finance1
Legal1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 14 filings.

Funding

  • Jun 2024 · Series B · $200M · Uber, Khosla Ventures, NVIDIA
  • Jan 2023 · Venture · Volvo Group Venture Capital
  • Jun 2021 · Series A · $100M · Khosla Ventures, Uber, 8VC

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Waabi FAQ

How many employees does Waabi have?

Waabi has about 311 employees, up 8.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Waabi sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Waabi filed 14 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Waabi's revenue per employee?

Waabi makes about $64K in revenue per employee, based on $19.95M annual revenue and 311 employees.

How much funding has Waabi raised?

Waabi has raised $282.67M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Jun 2024.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.