The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DeepScale (Tesla): 1 model. 1 source back the record.
CategoryRobotaxis
Overview
DeepScale developed efficient deep neural network perception software for autonomous vehicles, focusing on running AI on low-cost automotive-grade processors. Co-founded in 2015 by Forrest Iandola and Kurt Keutzer out of UC Berkeley research on SqueezeNet, the company launched its Carver21 perception product in January 2019. DeepScale was acquired by Tesla in October 2019 to bolster its Autopilot team.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
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Data & sources
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DeepScale (Tesla) on the deployment map
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Relationships
Former / Previously (2)
- Forrest Iandola CEO & Co-foundersecondary-verified
- Kurt Keutzer Co-foundersecondary-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for DeepScale (Tesla).
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Recent coverage
DeepScale (Tesla) in third-party press
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- acquired
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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Partnerships (2)
- DeepScale x Hella Aglaia with Hella Aglaia Mobile Visiontechnologyconcludedreported, not operationally verified
- DeepScale x Visteon with Visteontechnologyconcludedreported, not operationally verified
Funding rounds (2)
DeepScale (Tesla)’s 2 disclosed rounds, $18M in total, oldest to newest.
- Series A2018-04-03
$15M(reported)
- Seed2017-03-21
$3M(reported)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 8, 2026
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Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-03
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-03
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
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Methodology surface for DeepScale (Tesla).In the press
Recent coverage mentioning DeepScale (Tesla) from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
What Tesla's Grab Of DeepScale Is All About
Forbes analysis of Tesla's acquisition of DeepScale as an acqui-hire to bolster Autopilot AI perception talent after team departures.
Why Tesla Quietly Acquired DeepScale, a Machine Learning Startup That’s ‘Squeezing’ A.I. - Fortune
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Tesla acquires computer vision startup DeepScale in push toward robotaxis
Tesla acquired DeepScale, a Silicon Valley startup using low-wattage processors for autonomous vehicle perception, to improve its Autopilot system and pursue its robotaxi vision.
DeepScale Attracts $15 Million Investment To Advance Automated Vehicle Perception
DeepScale announced $15M Series A funding led by Point72 and next47 to advance its efficient deep learning perception software for mass-produced automated vehicles.
DeepScale raises $3 million for perception AI to make self-driving cars safe
DeepScale raised $3M seed funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock, Autotech Ventures, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Jerry Yang for its autonomous vehicle perception software.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/deepscale.md
- RSS feed: /companies/deepscale/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/02fb7381-464b-430e-91c5-6a11cf8d2572
- Revision history: /companies/deepscale/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Reality vs attention
DeepScale (Tesla) draws attention at the 4th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among AVs.
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Analysis
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Attention (reach, not merit)
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Last computed: Aug 4, 2026