TIER IV

Tokyo, Japan
Founded 2015

TIER IV is a Tokyo-based deep-tech company that develops open-source software for autonomous driving, primarily through its Autoware platform, which is the world's first all-in-one open-source software stack for self-driving vehicles. The company provides a full-stack solution for developing and operating autonomous driving systems, covering software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations, and supports partners across more than 70 locations worldwide through the Autoware Foundation.

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Current Valuation

$500M

as of June 16, 2024 (Source)

Funding Summary

$243M

Total reported funding

Core OSS Projects

The world's leading open-source software stack for autonomous driving, built on ROS, providing all necessary functions from localization and object detection to route planning and control.

License: Apache-2.0

Business Information

Industries

AutomotiveTransportation

Technologies

Automotive Software
Robotics
Computer Vision
Sensor Fusion
Autonomous Vehicles

Sectors

Enterprise

Licenses

Apache-2.0

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