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Overview
South Korean autonomous driving company founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor Group autonomous driving engineers. Develops full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology — software, vehicles, sensors, controllers, and road infrastructure — and operates the nation's largest autonomous vehicle fleet of 82 vehicles with ~940,000 km cumulative driving distance. Its flagship Level 4 vehicle, ROii, was the official autonomous vehicle for APEC 2025 and has a 96% domestic component localization rate. Ranked 7th globally in the 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — the highest-ever ranking for a Korean company. Operating pilot programs in Singapore (autonomous shuttle with Grab), Japan (robotaxi in Tokushima with Kanematsu/NEC), and the UAE (joint venture with Space42). Preparing for KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Pilot Locations
Founded
HQ
CEO
CTO
Fleet size
Cumulative autonomous driving distance
Guidehouse ranking
ROii localization rate
Revenue 2025
Data & sources
Web sources
4
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Models (1)
View all models →Autonomous A2Z on the deployment map
Where Autonomous A2Z's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Han Ji-hyeong CEO & Co-founderSEC-verified
- Youngchul Oh CTOSEC-verified
- Heo Myeong-seon Co-founder & Executive DirectorSEC-verified
Founders (2)
- Han Ji-hyeongcofounderfounded 2018-07-18
- Heo Myeong-seoncofounderfounded 2018-07-18
Safety record
No incidents on record for Autonomous A2Z.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Autonomous A2Z in third-party press
Partnerships (3)
- Kanematsu x Autonomous A2Z (Japan Market Entry) with Kanematsu Corporationdistribution
- NCS x Autonomous A2Z (Singapore Autonomous Mobility) with NCSdeploymentannouncedreported, not operationally verified
- Space42 x Autonomous A2Z (UAE Joint Venture) with Space42joint ventureannouncedreported, not operationally verified
Funding rounds (4)
- Other2026-03-12
$30M(reported)
Investors: DS Investment Partners (lead), Envestor, Daesung Venture Investment, Suin Investment Capital, E& Venture Partners
- Series B2023-10-11
Investors: Korea Industrial Bank (IBK), Hana Securities / Hana Ventures, KB Securities, XPLOR INVESTMENT
- Series A2023-10-01
Investors: KB Investment (lead), Kakao Mobility, K&Investment Partners
- Seed2020-11-20
$2M
Investors: Angel Investors (Autonomous A2Z) (lead), Born2Global Centre
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 25, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment recordedFeb 6, 2026
ROii at Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
- Deployment recordedNov 6, 2025
ROii at Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Deployment recordedJan 1, 2025
ROii at Singapore Port, Singapore
- Deployment recordedJan 1, 2025
ROii at Seoul, South Korea
Sources (4)
Common questions
- What is Autonomous A2Z?
- South Korean autonomous driving company founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor Group autonomous driving engineers. Develops full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology — software, vehicles, sensors, controllers, and road infrastructure — and operates the nation's largest autonomous vehicle fleet of 82 vehicles with ~940,000 km cumulative driving distance. Its flagship Level 4 vehicle, ROii, was the official autonomous vehicle for APEC 2025 and has a 96% domestic component localization rate. Ranked 7th globally in the 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — the highest-ever ranking for a Korean company. Operating pilot programs in Singapore (autonomous shuttle with Grab), Japan (robotaxi in Tokushima with Kanematsu/NEC), and the UAE (joint venture with Space42). Preparing for KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.
- What does Autonomous A2Z make?
- Autonomous A2Z has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ROii (Autonomous A2Z builds physical robots).
- Is Autonomous A2Z publicly traded?
- No. Autonomous A2Z is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who is the CEO of Autonomous A2Z?
- Han Ji-hyeong is the ceo of Autonomous A2Z, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Autonomous A2Z?
- Autonomous A2Z is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $90M in disclosed funding.
- Where is Autonomous A2Z headquartered?
- Autonomous A2Z is headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
- How much funding has Autonomous A2Z raised?
- Autonomous A2Z has raised approximately $90M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
- Who owns Autonomous A2Z?
- Autonomous A2Z is privately held and venture-backed ($90M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
- Where does Autonomous A2Z operate robots?
- Autonomous A2Z is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Autonomous A2Z safe?
- Autonomous A2Z has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 4 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-25
Verification posture
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Review state
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Last reviewed 2026-07-25
Sources by quality tier
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Autonomous A2Z.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Autonomous A2Z from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Autonomous A2Z Raises ₩40.5B Pre-IPO as Korea Tests Its Global Autonomous Mobility Play
Autonomous A2Z raises KRW 40.5B pre-IPO, expanding pilots in Japan, Singapore, and UAE. Revenue ~KRW 16B in 2025. First Korean AV export approval for UAE deployment. Plans KOSDAQ…
Autonomous A2Z completes W40.5b funding, gears up for IPO this year
Autonomous A2Z completes 40.5 billion won pre-IPO funding round, bringing total to 122.5 billion won — largest for a Korean self-driving startup. Plans KOSDAQ IPO in 2026.
NCS and Autonomous A2Z Collaborate to Advance Trusted, Secure Autonomous Mobility
NCS and Autonomous A2Z sign MOU to deploy secure autonomous mobility in Singapore. NCS leads systems integration; A2Z provides full-stack AV platforms. Joint roadmap includes…
Autonomous driving system developed by South Korea's A2Z adopted for the first time in a Japanese automated taxi pilot project in Naruto, Tokushima
A2Z autonomous driving system adopted in Japanese automated taxi pilot in Naruto City, Tokushima. Hyundai IONIQ5 vehicles with A2Z system operate Level 2 taxi service with 27…
Autonomous A2Z Ranks 7th Globally in 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Leaderboard, Marking Highest-Ever Ranking for a Korean Company
Autonomous A2Z ranked 7th globally in 2025 Guidehouse Automated Driving Systems Leaderboard — highest-ever for a Korean company. Only Korean company ranked for 3 consecutive…
Space42 and Autonomous A2Z Establish Joint Venture to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility Transformation in the UAE
Space42 and Autonomous A2Z establish JV to deploy Level 4 AVs in UAE. Retrofit-first model converting existing vehicles. Initial fleet of 5 autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi and…
Kakao Mobility Signs MOU With Autonomous A2Z to Strengthen Autonomous Driving Competitiveness
Kakao Mobility signs MOU with Autonomous A2Z for joint autonomous driving projects. Plan to launch services with 100+ A2Z autonomous vehicles by 2030. ROii selected as official…
Autonomous a2z Secures 340 Billion Won in Series B Investment for Mass Production of Driverless Mobility
Autonomous A2Z raises Series B funding with participation from Korea Industrial Bank, Hana Securities, KB Securities, and XPLOR Investment. Funds earmarked for autonomous vehicle…
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