Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash

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March 31, 2026, 2:32 PM

• •Also, created inside Rivian, is partnering with DoorDash.
• •DoorDash invested in Also's funding round and will have a board seat.
• •Also's valuation exceeds $1 billion.
• •The collaboration will focus on developing autonomous delivery vehicles.

Micromobility company Also, spun out of Rivian, will collaborate with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles. DoorDash participated in Also's $200 million Series C funding round and will gain a board seat, bringing Also's total funding to $505 million and valuation above $1 billion. This deal marks Also's first venture into autonomous vehicle development, potentially leveraging Rivian's technology or DoorDash's existing autonomy department. The partnership signifies a significant step for both companies in the expanding market of electric and autonomous delivery solutions.

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