# Self-driving Truck Startup Gatik Raises $200M Following PepsiCo Deal

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> **Published:** 2026-08-25T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/self-driving-truck-startup-gatik-raises-200m-following-pepsico-deal)  
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## Executive Summary
The funding, Gatik's largest so far, was led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/self-driving-truck-startup-gatik-raises-200m-following-pepsico-deal)**: Self-driving truck startup Gatik raises $200M following PepsiCo deal — _The funding, Gatik's largest so far, was led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies._
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/08/25/gatik-raises-200m-to-grow-driverless-fleet-past-100-trucks-this-year)**: Gatik raises $200M to grow driverless fleet past 100 trucks this year — _Autonomous trucking company Gatik AI Inc. today announced a $200 million Series D round to expand its driverless fleet. Gatik said the money will take it from dozens of trucks on the road today to more than 100 by the end of this year. Founded in 2017, Gatik's trucks work short regional routes..._

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