Failed 2024
Ghost Autonomy
Pivoting from highway autonomy to camera-only systems couldn't compete with Tesla's data advantage or Waymo's lidar approach.
Founded → Closed
2017 → 2024
Funding Raised
$220M
Industry
Autonomous Vehicles
Country
USA
IdeaProof AI Failure Score
65/100
Market Fit Risk
35
Burn Rate Risk
75
Founder Risk
30
Full Analysis
Ghost Autonomy raised $220M to develop autonomous driving technology, initially focusing on highway driving using aftermarket kits. The company pivoted multiple times — from retrofit kits to OEM partnerships to camera-only systems. Unable to compete with Tesla's massive data advantage or Waymo's well-funded lidar approach, Ghost shut down in 2024.
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