UVeye Secures $191 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Vehicle Inspection Expansion
The Israeli startup plans to deploy hundreds of systems globally in 2025, leveraging AI and computer vision for advanced vehicle inspections.
- UVeye raised $191 million in funding, including $41 million in equity led by Toyota's Woven Capital and $150 million in debt structured by Trinity Capital.
- The company’s AI-driven vehicle inspection systems, described as an 'MRI for cars,' can detect exterior, structural, mechanical, and tire defects within seconds.
- UVeye plans to deploy nearly 700 inspection systems in 2025, expanding its reach in dealerships, fleets, rental services, manufacturing lines, and seaport inspections.
- The technology originated as a security tool for border crossings but has evolved to support car manufacturers, dealerships, and commercial fleets with automated inspections.
- Strategic partnerships include collaborations with Amazon, CarMax, General Motors, and Volvo, while the new funding will also deepen ties with Toyota through its Certified Equipment Program.