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Autonomous freight startup Gatik secures $200 million Series D, co-led by QIA and Koch Disruptive Technologies, to scale driverless truck fleet

Gatik, an autonomous freight startup, has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round co-led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies. The investment aims to expand Gatik's fleet of driverless trucks, which have already completed 85,000 fully driverless deliveries with a 99% on-time rate.

FranchiseWire+1 source28 August 2026 · 14:31 UTC
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Gatik, a leader in autonomous freight transport, has successfully secured $200 million in Series D funding, co-led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Koch Disruptive Technologies. This investment will enable Gatik to scale its fleet of driverless trucks, which currently operates across North America for major retailers and distributors.1234

The company has demonstrated its operational prowess by completing 85,000 fully driverless deliveries and achieving a remarkable 99% on-time delivery rate. Gautam Narang, co-founder and CEO of Gatik, stated, “This funding round, led by some of the world’s preeminent financial institutions, clearly validates Gatik’s commercial leadership in autonomous freight.”5

The funding will support Gatik's plans to expand its fleet from dozens to thousands of driverless trucks in the coming years. Gatik's operations currently span states like Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas, where it transports goods for Fortune 50 companies.

“Autonomous freight is transforming the global logistics industry, enhancing efficiency and reliability,” said Abdullah Al-Kuwari from QIA. Tasha Keeney from ARK Invest added, “Gatik is leading this transformation by bringing driverless technology to middle-mile networks and creating customer value.” With this latest funding, Gatik is poised to further define the future of autonomous freight.6

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“Gatik has already secured over $600 million in contracted revenue and completed 85,000 fully driverless deliveries with a 99% on-time rate. The company operates dozens of driverless trucks daily for Fortune 50 retailers across Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, and Canada, and plans to scale to thousands.”
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“Friendly Fire, a Croatia-based gaming and electronic sports franchise, has snagged $4.7 million in Series A (startup) funding. Friendly Fire expects to use the financing to fund operations and advance the brand’s technology.”
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“The round was co-led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from Millennium Management, ARK Invest, and Intact Private Capital.”
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