Rivian Automotive Inc.

■ BUSINESS: automaker

■ FOUNDED: 2009

■ FOUNDER/CEO: RJ Scaringe

■ HEADQUARTERS: Irvine 2020

■ EARNINGS: ($1B) EMPLOYEES: 1,300 in OC, 8,500+ companywide

■ FUNDING RAISED TO DATE: $10.5B (as of July)

■ NOTABLE: recently opened the first of its brick-and-mortar experiences in Venice