Electric Mobility Company ALSO Raises $150M in Series D Funding
Aug 20, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs
SUMMARY
- ALSO raised $150M in Series D funding.
- The funding will support EV and autonomous technology development.
- ALSO develops small electric vehicles and mobility platforms.
ALSO, a Palo Alto, CA-based technology company building small electric vehicles, has raised $150 million in a Series D financing round led by Prysm Capital, bringing the total amount to $350 million.
The round also saw participation from Eclipse, Greenoaks, and MVP Ventures.
The company will use the new capital to accelerate the development and commercialization of small electric vehicles, expand its autonomous vehicle platform, and advance multiple autonomous vehicle form factors for consumers and businesses worldwide.
Funding Snapshot
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Fundraise Amount | $150 Million |
| Funding Stage | Series D |
| Total Funding | $350 Million |
| Lead Investor | Prysm Capital |
| Other Investors | Eclipse, Greenoaks, MVP Ventures |
| Company | ALSO |
| Sector | Electric Mobility / Autonomous Vehicles |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, US |
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About ALSO
Founded in 2025 by Chris Yu, ALSO develops small electric vehicles designed to provide more efficient transportation for people and goods.
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Originally incubated within Rivian, ALSO combines vertically integrated hardware and software to build purpose specific mobility platforms. Its smaller vehicle architecture is designed for urban transportation, commercial applications and autonomous mobility.
Core offerings include:
- Small electric vehicles
- Electric bikes
- Autonomous vehicle platforms
- Purpose built mobility systems
- Commercial delivery vehicles
Core Technologies / Products / Services
| Capability/Product | Application/Use Case |
| TM-B Electric Bike | Consumer electric mobility |
| Autonomous Vehicle Platform | Enables driverless transportation applications |
| Vertically Integrated Hardware | Supports purpose-built electric vehicles |
| Mobility Software | Enables intelligent vehicle operations |
Leadership Comments
“Whether a vehicle is driven or autonomous, the need to solve for congestion and cost per trip doesn’t change. This is exactly why we started ALSO - to deliver well designed, intelligent small vehicles better suited for today’s urban and suburban centers. I am thrilled by the incredible support of our partners and our ability to fast track the development of our autonomous vehicle platform," said Chris Yu, Co-Founder and President of ALSO.
"We backed Rivian early because we saw the potential behind wonderfully designed, vertically integrated electric trucks, vans and SUVs,” said Jay Park, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm Capital.








