Pony.ai completes Series D first close at USD 8.5B valuation
Pony.ai announced the completed first close of its Series D financing at a USD 8.5 billion valuation; the first-close amount and valuation basis were not disclosed.
Why it matters
The company completed a private financing round with source-backed terms.

Evidence notes
- Pony.ai announced completion of the Series D first close on March 6, 2022.
- The company placed its valuation at $8.5 billion following the first close.
- Pony.ai did not disclose the first-close amount or a pre-money versus post-money basis.
Company context
Pony.ai develops autonomous-driving technology for robotaxi, robotruck and vehicle-intelligence applications.