Munchen, Germany
FERNRIDE, established in 2019 and headquartered in Germany, is revolutionizing logistics and transportation through its slogan, DRIVING LOGISTICS AUTOMATION. The company is pioneering human-centric automation to transform industries by integrating AI-powered autonomy with human oversight. Their platform, adaptable to various sectors such as container terminals, yard operations, and open-road trucking, advances operational efficiency and safety.
With over 150 employees and roots in a decade of research from the Technical University of Munich, FERNRIDE is setting benchmarks by targeting the deployment of Europe’s first certified autonomous trucking system by 2025. FERNRIDE is supported by significant venture funding totaling €75 million, including a recent €18.00M Series A investment in September 2025, led by Helantic and a blend of strategic investors, family offices, and VC firms. Backed by blue-chip clients like HHLA, Volkswagen, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE is steering toward becoming a leader in Physical AI and next-gen industrial automation.
