The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has joined a USD 600 million Series F funding round for Applied Intuition Inc, a leading US-based vehicle intelligence company.
The investment reflects QIA’s broader push into AI infrastructure and its growing appetite for strategic exposure to next-generation mobility technologies.
Other notable investors in the round include Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), Franklin Templeton, Premji Invest, and Fidelity, alongside previous backers such as General Catalyst, BOND, and Lux Capital.
Applied Intuition plans to use the capital to expand its global team, deepen AI research, and scale its platform across industries, from autonomous vehicles and heavy machinery to drones and robotics.
“We’re scaling up our investments in bringing intelligence into every moving machine. Everything from cars and trucks to drones and factories will be powered by AI, and our mission is to connect AI with the physical world it will transform,” said Qasar Younis, CEO and co-founder of Applied Intuition.
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Applied Intuition Aligns with QIA’s AI and Tech Strategy
Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers a full-stack platform for vehicle intelligence, providing simulation tools, vehicle operating systems, and autonomy software.
Its client base spans automotive, construction, agriculture, and logistics, with high-profile partners like OpenAI, Audi, and Isuzu.
The round comes amid QIA’s expanding global tech strategy, which increasingly targets AI, mobility, and infrastructure innovation. The sovereign wealth fund’s participation in Applied Intuition’s Series F underscores its commitment to future-proof sectors and long-term growth platforms.
This also strengthens QIA’s footprint in the U.S. AI ecosystem, and highlights the Gulf’s growing role as a capital partner in critical frontier technologies.
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