Software development automation labs has secured $ 253 million in funding in a new round led by Ford , with additional funding from Microsoft . The investment is seen as underscoring the pressure automakers are now facing to boost their technological know - how amid the growth of connected and self - driving cars . As part of the partnership , Ford and Pivotal partners jointly open labs in the united States and Europe where their engineers will work side by side .
Software development specialist Pivotal has secured $253m in funding in a new round led by Ford, with additional contributions from Microsoft. The investment is seen as underscoring the pressure automakers are now facing to boost their technological know-how amid the growth of connected and self-driving cars. As part of the deal, Ford and Pivotal will jointly open labs in the United States and Europe where their engineers will work side by side.