Scotty Labs is a technology company.
Scotty Labs has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Scotty Labs has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Scotty Labs developed teleoperation technology enabling human operators to remotely assist autonomous vehicles in complex scenarios, bridging the gap between full autonomy and human intervention.[1][2] The company targeted the automotive and transportation sectors, particularly autonomous driving developers, by providing safer navigation solutions for driverless vehicles; it raised $6.06M before being acquired by DoorDash in August 2019.[1][2]
Founded in 2017 in Menlo Park, California, Scotty Labs achieved early traction partnering with Voyage for self-driving cars in retirement communities and secured a $6M seed round from investors like Gradient Ventures.[1][2] Post-acquisition, its tech supports DoorDash's exploration of autonomous delivery vehicles and robots, reflecting strong growth momentum in a consolidating auto tech space.[2]
Scotty Labs was founded in 2017 in Menlo Park, California, by CEO Tobenna Arodiogbu and a team focused on practical autonomous vehicle solutions.[1][2] The idea emerged from the recognition that complete vehicle autonomy faced hurdles in edge cases, leading to teleoperation as a reliable "anti-hype" infrastructure for safe deployment—combining autonomy with remote human assistance.[2]
Early pivotal moments included a seed round in March 2019 from Gradient Ventures, Horizon Ventures, and Hemi Ventures, plus collaboration with Voyage on self-driving shuttles.[2] This traction culminated in DoorDash's acquisition in August 2019, amid the company's spree of autonomy-related buys.[2]
Scotty Labs rode the autonomous vehicle trend, specifically teleoperations as a critical enabler for AV adoption amid safety and regulatory challenges.[1][2] Timing was ideal in 2017-2019, as AV hype met real-world hurdles, driving demand for hybrid solutions in auto tech—encompassing connectivity, self-driving, and software-defined vehicles.[1]
Market forces like investor consolidation and DoorDash's push into autonomous delivery favored Scotty, influencing the ecosystem by accelerating remote ops tech integration.[2] Its acquisition exemplifies how specialized startups fuel giants' AV strategies, contributing to broader shifts in transportation and logistics.
Post-2019 acquisition, Scotty Labs' tech likely powers DoorDash's autonomous initiatives, such as delivery robots, with its team enhancing remote control capabilities.[2] Emerging trends like advanced AV regulations, AI-driven teleops, and urban logistics growth will shape its legacy, potentially expanding to wider fleets.
As AV consolidation continues, Scotty's influence evolves through DoorDash, proving teleoperation's enduring role in safe, scalable autonomy—echoing its founding mission to make driverless tech reliably human-augmented.[1][2]
Scotty Labs has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Scotty Labs's investors include 8-Bit Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, BioAdvance, C2 Investment, Camber Creek, CP Ventures, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, Fuel Capital, GreaterGoodSociety, Independent, Jigsaw VC.
Scotty Labs has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Seed in March 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2018 | $6.0M Seed | 8-Bit Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, BioAdvance, C2 Investment, Camber Creek, CP Ventures, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, Fuel Capital, GreaterGoodSociety, Independent, Jigsaw VC, K5 Ventures, KRM Interests LLC, LOI Venture, LombardStreet Ventures, Magical Capital, Mayfield, Polychain Capital, Social Capital, Streamlined Ventures, Techstars, The Hit Forge, Tribe Capital, Wasabi Ventures, Y Combinator, Chris Yeh, Clark Landry, David Petersen, Gokul Rajaram, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Juney Ham, Kyle York, Rashaun Williams, Rudra Peram, Sahin Boydas, Sam Altman, Samvit Ramadurgam, Siddharth Singhal, Sohail Prasad, Will Hayes |