Helm.ai: Funding, Investors & Team (Sep 2026)
Helm.ai specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics. Typically, autonomous vehicle developers use a combination of simulation, on-road testing, and annotated datasets to train and improve the "brain" of self-driving cars. However, Helm.ai's software significantly speeds up the process and reduces costs. This cost-effectiveness is particularly beneficial for advanced driver assistance systems. Unlike other methods, Helm.ai's software utilizes unsupervised learning to train neural networks without the need for large-scale fleet data, simulation, or annotation. Additionally, the software is compatible with various computing and sensing technologies, allowing Helm.ai to cater to a diverse range of customers.
Helm.ai has raised $142M across 6 funding rounds on record, the most recent an undisclosed round announced in May 2026.
Helm.ai Company Profile and Key Stats
Latest funding round on record: May 2026.
Helm.ai Funding Rounds
2 of 6 rounds were announced without a disclosed amount and are excluded from the total.
Helm.ai raised $26.0M in a Series B announced in Nov 2021.
3 months later, a Series B of $30.0M was announced in Feb 2022.
10 months later, a Series C of $31.0M was announced in Dec 2022.
8 months later, a Series C of $55.0M was announced in Aug 2023.
2.2 years later, an undisclosed round was announced in Oct 2025 with no disclosed amount.
7 months later, an undisclosed round was announced in May 2026 with no disclosed amount.
Helm.ai Founders and Leadership Team
Contact details for the Helm.ai team: 1 of 3 have an email address on file, 1 has a LinkedIn profile.
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Helm.ai Funding FAQs
What does Helm.ai do?
Helm.ai specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics. Typically, autonomous vehicle developers use a combination of simulation, on-road testing, and annotated datasets to train and improve the "brain" of self-driving cars. However, Helm.ai's software significantly speeds up the process and reduces costs. This cost-effectiveness is particularly beneficial for advanced driver assistance systems. Unlike other methods, Helm.ai's software utilizes unsupervised learning to train neural networks without the need for large-scale fleet data, simulation, or annotation. Additionally, the software is compatible with various computing and sensing technologies, allowing Helm.ai to cater to a diverse range of customers.
How much funding has Helm.ai raised?
Helm.ai has raised $142M across 6 rounds on record.
When did Helm.ai last raise funding?
Helm.ai's most recent funding round on record was announced in May 2026. The amount was not disclosed.
Who founded Helm.ai?
FundedIQ lists Tudor Achim (Founder), Vladislav Voroninski (Founder) at Helm.ai.
Who is the CEO of Helm.ai?
Vlad Voroninski is listed as CEO at Helm.ai.
Where is Helm.ai headquartered?
Helm.ai is based in Menlo Park, California, United States.
How many employees does Helm.ai have?
Helm.ai is in the 51-100 employee band.
About FundedIQ's Helm.ai Funding Data
FundedIQ tracks announced funding rounds and refreshes this profile every week. Round dates, stages and amounts are normalised to a single format, converted to US dollars, and de-duplicated: two records of the same round announced days apart are merged, and two genuinely different rounds are kept apart on the amounts they disclose. Amounts shown are the disclosed figures only — a round announced without a number is listed and excluded from the total rather than estimated.
Employee counts are reported bands, not exact headcounts. Founder and executive names carry the job title on record. Anything we do not hold for Helm.ai is left off this page rather than filled in.
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