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Robotruck Raises Total of JPY 1.65 Billion

2025.9.17

Robotruck Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Haga, hereinafter “Robotruck”), a developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, has raised additional funding in its Pre-Series A round. New investors include JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd., the venture investment arm under the Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), and SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. With this round, Robotruck’s cumulative funding now totals JPY 1.65 billion.

Tackling Japan’s “2024 Logistics Problem” with World-Class Technology

Robotruck is a startup aiming to solve Japan’s “2024 logistics problem” with cutting-edge autonomous truck technology.

Founder Nan Wu previously engaged in autonomous driving research at Waseda University, and in 2016 co-founded a U.S.-based startup, leading the development of the world’s first Level 4 autonomous heavy-duty truck and achieving a NASDAQ listing.

In April 2024, Wu established Robotruck in Japan. Leveraging proprietary AI algorithms and technology, the company was selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for its “Mobility DX Autonomous Driving R&D Support Project,” successfully completing a 100 km Level 4-equivalent test run on the Shin-Tomei Expressway (Suruga Bay Numazu SA – Hamamatsu SA section) within its first year.

The company previously secured seed funding from UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd., followed by Pre-Series A funding from Globis Capital Partners Co., Ltd., ORIX Corporation, and others.

Together with Co-Founder and CEO Yusuke Haga, Robotruck aspires to become the leading force in truck autonomy in Japan, partnering with logistics ecosystem to solve critical industry challenges.

Comments from New Investors

Yūki Kuwahara, Venture Capitalist, JIC Venture Growth Investments

Logistics is essential infrastructure for our daily lives, yet it faces severe challenges such as driver shortages and inefficiencies. We believe Robotruck’s autonomous trucking solutions can fundamentally address these issues. With a highly skilled and experienced team, Robotruck is well-positioned to realize the social implementation of autonomous trucks.

Katsutoshi Matsushita & Kazu Nōse, SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

At a time when Japan lags behind in autonomous driving, we are honored to support Robotruck as it takes the lead in the commercial truck sector. With Wu’s extensive technical expertise and Haga’s strong business acumen at the helm, the team holds great promise in shaping both the future of Japan’s autonomous driving and solving logistics challenges. Leveraging the full resources of the SMBC Group, we are committed to supporting Robotruck’s journey.

Message from the CEO

Yusuke Haga, CEO of Robotruck Inc.

We are delighted to welcome JIC Venture Growth Investments and SMBC Venture Capital as new shareholders and strong partners supporting the future of Japan’s logistics.

Having both a government-backed fund and a major bank-affiliated VC onboard reflects their belief in Robotruck as a leading Japanese autonomous trucking startup capable of addressing societal challenges.

We will continue striving toward the “future everyone envisions” — autonomous trucks powering long-haul logistics — together with an ever-growing circle of partners.

About Robotruck
Headquarters: Odanaka Building, 1-15-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Yusuke Haga, CEO
Established: April 15, 2024
Homepage: https://robotruck.jp/

For Media Inquiries
Email：info@robotruck.jp

Robotruck Inc.
Headquarter: Odanaka Building, 1-15-11 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan