Making breakthroughs in AI and deep learning since 2014, Oxa was founded with a singular vision — to build software that enables any vehicle to be self-driving, anywhere, at any time. We call this Universal Autonomy™. Who we are: A global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, fuelled by a diverse, multi-cultural, world-class team of experts in AI, machine learning and robotics. What we do: We build self-driving software and services that enable customers to deploy and benefit from autonomy in their operations sooner. Where we do it: We have offices in Oxford and Toronto, with a fast-growing team of 300+ employees and with customers and partners in multiple sectors across the world. Why we do it: Oxa is unlocking the power of autonomy for every organisation and person on the planet so that the transport of goods, people and materials is safer, more secure and more efficient. How we do it: We embed safety into everything we do. And by standing together on safety with our partners in the AV ecosystem, we are driving the whole industry forward.
Location: United Kingdom
Employees: 201-500
Total raised: $243M
Founded date: 2014
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| 01.11.2025 | Oxford Uni... | innovation... |
| - | Parkwalk A... | parkwalkad... |
| 31.05.2023 | BGF Ventur... | bgf.co.uk |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 04.03.2026 | Series D | $103M | Nvidia |
| 09.01.2023 | Series C | $140M | - |
Mentions in press and media 11
| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.03.2026 | Oxa Secures $103 Million for Industrial Autonomy | Oxa, a British leader in autonomous vehicle software, has secured $103 million in Series D funding. The UK National Wealth Fund provided significant backing. Nvidia's venture arm and BP's investment division also participated. This capital ... |
| 05.03.2026 | Oxa Raises $103M in First Close of Series D Funding | Oxa, an Oxford, UK-based developer of autonomous vehicle technology, raised $103M in the first close of its Series D funding round. The investment was supported by a $50M commitment from the National Wealth Fund, alongside backing from NVen... |
| 04.03.2026 | UK self-driving startup Oxa raises $103M to scale industrial deployments | British self-driving startup Oxa has raised $103 million from investors to expand autonomous vehicle operations at ports, airports, warehouses and other industrial sites. The company said $50 million of its Series D funding came from the UK... |
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| 21.07.2025 | What Will the Future of Self-driving Vehicles Look Like? | The UK government is launching a consultation on self-driving vehicles, giving the public a chance to offer their views on making autonomous vehicles safe and accessible before the first services in the UK become available next year. Future... |
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| 10.06.2025 | Uber to Launch Driverless ‘Robotaxis’ in UK-First Trial | Uber is set to launch autonomous ‘robotaxis’ on UK public roads in trials set for early next year – a first for the company. The ride-sharing service said it will work alongside UK AI startup Wayve to bring the driverless vehicles to the st... |
| 18.04.2025 | Google-backed UK startup Oxa says US operations ”shock absorbed” from Trump tariffs | Google-backed UK tech firm Oxa says its US operations are “shock absorbed” from the Trump tariffs, as it says it’s on the "precipice” of scaling. Oxa, founded in 2014, develops software for self-driving vehicles with a focus on selling... |
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