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§ Private Profile · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Develops safety-rated, autonomous-ready digital control systems and modular vehicle platforms for commercial logistics and industrial transport.
Applied EV is a Melbourne, Australia-based mobility technology company that develops autonomous-ready digital control systems and modular electric vehicle platforms for commercial and industrial applications. The organization operates a B2B hardware sales and software licensing model, centering its product suite on the programmable Blanc Robot vehicle base and the Digital Backbone software architecture. These technologies replace traditional mechanical vehicle controls with centralized electronic systems designed for driverless transport and logistics fleets. Operating across the automotive, agriculture, and defense sectors, the enterprise collaborates with major corporate partners and strategic investors including Suzuki, NXP, Toshiba, and Teijin. The company recently expanded its partnership with Suzuki to develop an autonomous electric vehicle platform based on the Jimny model, contributing to an estimated corporate valuation of $190 million. Applied EV was founded in 2015 by Julian Broadbent and Shane Ambry.
Applied EV has raised $62.8M across 4 funding rounds.
Applied EV has raised $62.8M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Applied EV has raised $62.8M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $39.5M Series B in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $39.5M Series B | David Gall | Barrenjoey, Japan Post Capital, ST Baker Energy Innovation Fund, Suzuki Motor Corporation | Announced |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $1M Venture Round | TIM Coates | — | Announced |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $21M Venture Round | — | ST Baker Energy Innovation Fund, Suzuki Global Ventures | Announced |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $1.3M Venture Round | Darren Miller | — | Announced |
Applied EV has raised $62.8M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Applied EV's investors include David Gall, Barrenjoey, Japan Post Capital, St Baker Energy Innovation Fund, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Tim Coates, Suzuki Global Ventures, Darren Miller.