
Driveblocks provides a Physical AI platform that enables industrial vehicles to perform autonomous tasks safely and reliably in diverse and challenging conditions. The platform utilizes fine-tuned…

Driveblocks provides a Physical AI platform that enables industrial vehicles to perform autonomous tasks safely and reliably in diverse and challenging conditions. The platform utilizes fine-tuned…
What they do: Physical AI platform for mapless autonomy and perception of off-road industrial vehicles
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2021
Recent funding: Pre‑Series A €3.5M (Feb 2026); total funding ≈ €7.5M
Target industries: Agriculture, construction, mining, logistics, defense
Off-road autonomy and perception for industrial vehicles operating in unstructured environments
2021
DeepTech
€2.2M
Participants included angel investor Joachim Drees and Friedrich & Wagner
€3.5M
Participation from Bayern Kapital, rethink Ventures and angel investor Joachim Drees
“Recurring participation from Bayern Kapital, rethink Ventures and angel Joachim Drees”
Your Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Founders Associate to work closely with our management team during a 6 month full-time internship. This role will be handling a dynamic mix between strategic and operational topics. The main tasks are:
Fundraising & Investor Relations
· Assist in preparing investor materials, pitch decks, and financial models.
· Support ongoing communication with current and potential investors.
· Conduct research on funding opportunities and investment trends relevant to the business.
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· Collaborate closely with the management team on daily operational and strategic priorities.
· Take ownership of special projects that drive efficiency, scalability, or innovation across the organization.
· Support cross-functional coordination between departments to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
Your Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field with a strong academic record.
· Experience in the off-road vehicle sector, management consulting, a technology company, or venture capital.
· Strong affinity for technology and innovation.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
· Eagerness to deep-dive into new challenges and learn rapidly.
· Excellent communication skills and a strong team-player mindset.
· Proficiency in German is a plus but not required.
We understand that not everyone will meet all the criteria! If you see yourself in these points, we’d love to learn more about you!
About Us
driveblocks, based in Munich, builds a robust und certifiable technology platform for Off-Road autonomy across verticals such as agriculture, construction, and defense. The technology combines a universal neural network foundation model with geometrically interpretable sensor fusion to create the next-generation perception software suite. It operates without costly pre-mapping and constant connectivity, enabling operation even in GNSS-denied environments.
Our platform runs on production-grade embedded hardware, ensuring reliable operation in dirty, dusty, and complex 3D environments. It navigates through vegetation and rough terrain — essential for off-road autonomy.
We are a growing deep-tech company with a strong technical foundation, focused on long-term customer value and continuous improvement. At driveblocks, innovation thrives through learning and ownership — the core of our culture.
Working at driveblocks
· Ownership of your work – Take responsibility for the full value chain
· Competitive Compensation & Benefits
· Flexible working hours
How To Apply
· Prepare your CV & additional documents
· Show your unique motivation
· Submit your application to hr@driveblocks.ai