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WeRide Inc., a global leader in autonomous driving, has been named to the 2024 Fortune Future 50 List. This prestigious list identifies the world’s top public and private companies with the best long-term growth potential, evaluating factors such as strategic vision, technology investments, and organizational structure. The list also recognized major global players like OpenAI, Shopify, and Nvidia.
Key Highlights:
- WeRide is the highest-ranked autonomous driving company on the 2024 Fortune Future 50 List.
- The recognition comes soon after WeRide’s successful Initial Public Offering in October 2024, where it raised $458.5 million.
- WeRide is the first publicly listed universal autonomous driving company globally.
- The Fortune Future 50 List assesses over 2,800 publicly traded companies and 170 privately held firms with significant funding.
WeRide’s recognition is particularly notable as it follows the company’s landmark Initial Public Offering and Nasdaq listing in October 2024, making it the world’s first publicly listed robotaxi and universal autonomous driving technology company. WeRide raised $458.5 million through its IPO and private placement, further cementing its market position.
Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, expressed his gratitude: “We are honored to be recognized by Fortune as one of the companies with the greatest long-term growth potential. This accolade is a testament to the hard work and innovation of our team, as well as the transformative potential of our autonomous driving technology. As we continue to scale our operations and expand our global footprint, we remain committed to delivering safe, reliable, and accessible autonomous driving solutions.”
The Fortune Future 50 List, created by Boston Consulting Group and Fortune in 2017, evaluates companies based on long-term revenue growth potential. The ranking utilizes a proprietary “vitality index” to assess over 2,800 publicly traded companies with a market value exceeding $5 billion and over 170 private firms with at least $1 billion in funding. Companies recognized on the list have consistently outperformed the broader market in terms of revenue growth, highlighting their leadership and growth capabilities.
In September 2023, WeRide was also named as one of Fortune’s “2023 Change the World” companies, underscoring its impact and commitment to innovation in the autonomous driving industry.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and first mover in the autonomous driving sector, recognized as the first publicly traded robotaxi company. Leveraging the adaptable and versatile WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from L2 to L4, covering a wide spectrum of transportation needs, including mobility, logistics, and sanitation. In 2023, WeRide secured a spot among the top ten in Fortune Magazine’s “2023 Change the World” list. For more information, please visit https://www.weride.ai.
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