FERNRIDE
Munich, Germany · Automotive, Fleet Management, Logistics
FERNRIDE is on the mission of solving two major challenges: a drivers shortage and the huge negative impact of transportation on the environment. With over 10 years of research and high-profile partners, such as Volkswagen, DB Schenker and B/S/H, we are delivering the future of automated logistics today. Our unique approach is gradual autonomy with teleoperation first, allowing our drivers – k
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 155
- Industries
- Automotive, Fleet Management, Logistics
- Website
- fernride.com
- Company page
Recent activity at FERNRIDE
- : FERNRIDE raises €18M in Series A extension, bringing total funding to €75M, to expand into defense logistics with support from key investors.
- : FERNRIDE Appoints Guenter Schmidmeir as Chief Revenue Officer
- : FERNRIDE and JOST partner to advance decarbonisation and automation in logistics
- : Fernride Raises $31 Million To Scale Operations And Advance Its Teleoperated Trucking Platform
FERNRIDE funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Series A | $18.0M |
| Jun 2023 | Funding Round | $31.0M |
Leadership
- Thomas Bock, Chief Technology Officer
- Guenter Schmidmeir, Chief Revenue Officer
- Hendrik Kramer, Chief Executive Officer
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FERNRIDE in the news
- FERNRIDE: €18 Million Series A Extension Closed For Advancing Autonomous Logistics - Pulse 2.0 (Sep 12, 2025)
- Quantum Systems acquires Fernride and secures Bundeswehr contract - Munich Startup (Jul 18, 2026)
- A unique autonomous port truck is being tested at the HHLA TK Estonia terminal - www.tallinn.ee (Nov 06, 2023)
- Ukrainian UGV manufacturer Tencore has launched a joint venture with Germany’s FERNRIDE - Defender Media (Feb 14, 2026)
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About FERNRIDE: questions and answers
What does FERNRIDE do?
FERNRIDE is on the mission of solving two major challenges: a drivers shortage and the huge negative impact of transportation on the environment. With over 10 years of research and high-profile partners, such as Volkswagen, DB Schenker and B/S/H, we are delivering the future of automated logistics today. Our unique approach is gradual autonomy with teleoperation first, allowing our drivers – k
Where is FERNRIDE headquartered?
FERNRIDE is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
How many employees does FERNRIDE have?
FERNRIDE has about 155 employees.
Has FERNRIDE raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for FERNRIDE. The most recent, Series A of $18.0M, was in Sep 2025.
Who leads FERNRIDE?
Hendrik Kramer is a Chief Executive Officer at FERNRIDE.
What is the latest news on FERNRIDE?
On Sep 04, 2025, FERNRIDE raises €18M in Series A extension, bringing total funding to €75M, to expand into defense logistics with support from key investors.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy