London-based self-driving startup Wayve raised a $1.2B Series D at an $8.6B post-money valuation, with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan among investors (Financial Times)
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London-based autonomous-driving startup Wayve completed a Series D financing that valued the company at $8.6 billion. The round raised more than $1 billion, with participation from major automakers—including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Nissan—and technology firms such as Nvidia and Uber. Wayve intends to move from research toward real-world deployment, targeting a robotaxi service in London this year.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·London-based self-driving startup Wayve raised a $1.2B Series D at an $8.6B post-money valuation, with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan among investors (Financial Times)
London-based Wayve, a self-driving startup, raised $1.2B in a Series D round. The company is valued at $8.6B post-money, with investors including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan. Wayve plans to launch a robotaxi service in London this year.
- TechCrunch·Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers
Wayve, a self-driving tech startup, has raised $1.2B from investors including Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers. This investment indicates growing interest in autonomous driving technology. Major companies are backing Wayve's development.
- TechCrunch·Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.8B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers
Wayve, a self-driving tech startup, has raised $1.8B from investors including Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers. This investment indicates growing interest in autonomous vehicle technology. Major companies are backing Wayve's development.
- The Next Web·Wayve raises $1.5 Billion in Series D to scale its autonomous driving AI
Wayve, a London-based autonomous driving startup, raised $1.5 billion. The funding lifts its valuation to $8.6 billion, positioning it as one of the UK's most valued AI ventures. This investment shifts the company's focus from research to real-world deployment.
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