Gatik Secures $200 Million in Series D Funding to Expand Autonomous Trucking Operations

Gatik, an autonomous trucking company, has announced the closure of a $200 million Series D funding round, marking its largest financing to date. The round was co-led by the Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, with participation from Millennium Management and ARK Invest, among others. This funding, which closed on August 25, 2026, brings Gatik's total capital raised since its inception in 2017 to approximately $352–375 million.

Gatik specializes in operating autonomous Class 6 and Class 7 box trucks on middle-mile routes, which are defined as the short, repetitive journeys between distribution centers and retail stores. These routes are easier to automate compared to long-haul or last-mile deliveries due to their fixed and predictable nature. As of January 2026, Gatik became the first company to operate sustained, revenue-generating, fully driverless freight routes at scale in North America, serving major clients such as Walmart and Kroger.

The recent funding round is significant not only for its size but also for the backing of established investors like the Qatar Investment Authority, which manages one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. This signals a growing confidence in the commercial viability of autonomous freight solutions. CEO Gautam Narang emphasized that the new capital will be directed toward scaling existing operations rather than further research and development.

Gatik's business model is built on contracted revenue, with over $600 million in secured contracts, including a recent partnership with PepsiCo for the delivery of Frito-Lay products. The company plans to use the new funds to expand its fleet and geographic reach, particularly into Canada, where regulatory challenges may arise.

As Gatik continues to grow, its focus on middle-mile logistics positions it uniquely within the autonomous vehicle landscape, allowing it to navigate the complexities of the market more effectively than competitors targeting longer routes.