# Uber Verne Investment Confirmed

> Uber investor status confirmed by Verne co-founder Mate Rimac.
- Title: Uber Verne Investment Confirmed · EVwire | Shortify
- Summary: Uber investor status confirmed by Verne co-founder Mate Rimac. Verne co-founder Mate Rimac stated Uber is an investor and strategic partner after Uber CEO…
- Keywords: mate rimac, verne, uber, robotaxi, zagreb, dara khosrowshahi, strategic partner, investor, cars, technology, climate, Investment
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/uber-investment-verne-mate-rimac-confirms
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-10-01T14:41:16.017+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mate rimac, verne, uber, robotaxi, zagreb, dara khosrowshahi, strategic partner, investor, cars, technology, climate
## Uber investment status
Uber has changed its position from 'intends to invest' to 'is an investor' in Verne.

> Uber is an investor and strategic partner in Verne
## Mate Rimac's Facebook post
Mate Rimac described Uber as 'an investor and strategic partner' after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi in Zagreb.

> Uber is an investor and strategic partner in Verne
## Uber's March statement
Uber previously stated it 'intends to invest in Verne' in a March 26, 2026 press release.

> As part of the partnership, Uber intends to invest in Verne and support future expansion as a strategic partner
## Robotaxi test in Zagreb
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi without a safety driver in Zagreb.

> Dara tried a robotaxi without a safety driver in Zagreb and was delighted with the experience
## Verne's robotaxi expansion
Verne and Pony.ai achieved full driverless operation for invited riders in a 22-kilometer stretch from Zagreb airport to city center.

> Verne and Pony.ai went fully driverless for invited riders, running between Zagreb's airport and both Verne's headquarters and the city center over a 22-kilometer (13.7-mile) stretch
## Verne's two-seater prototype
Verne developed a dedicated autonomous two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals for 9 out of 10 ride-hailing sessions.

> Verne noted that it opted to design its robotaxi with two seats because 9 out of 10 ride-hailing sessions are with just 1 or 2 people
## Investment confirmation expected
EVwire expects an official investment announcement from Uber in the coming weeks.

> EVwire expects an official communication on the investment in the coming weeks
## Key takeaway

Verne co-founder Mate Rimac stated Uber is an investor and strategic partner after Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi in Zagreb.