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25 days agoWayve in talks with Microsoft, SoftBank for $2B raise
Autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $2 billion from Microsoft and SoftBank, potentially valuing the company around $8 billion. The funding would support expansion into new geographies, development of its AI driving stack, and scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. Wayve focuses on generalizable AI models instead of detailed mapping, allowing it to compete in diverse markets. Analysts see this round as a strong indicator of growing investor appetite in autonomous mobility ventures.
Reuters• By Harsh Ranjan
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25 days agoWayve in talks with Microsoft, SoftBank for $2B raise
Autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $2 billion from Microsoft and SoftBank, potentially valuing the company around $8 billion. The funding would support expansion into new geographies, development of its AI driving stack, and scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. Wayve focuses on generalizable AI models instead of detailed mapping, allowing it to compete in diverse markets. Analysts see this round as a strong indicator of growing investor appetite in autonomous mobility ventures.
Reuters• By Harsh Ranjan
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26 days ago
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Wayve seeks $2B funding from Microsoft and SoftBank to scale autonomous vehicle technology.
Autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $2 billion from Microsoft and SoftBank, potentially valuing the company around $8 billion. The funding would support expansion into new geographies, development of its AI driving stack, and scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. Wayve focuses on generalizable AI models instead of detailed mapping, allowing it to compete in diverse markets. Analysts see this round as a strong indicator of growing investor appetite in autonomous mobility ventures.
Autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $2 billion from Microsoft and SoftBank, potentially valuing the company around $8 billion. The funding would support expansion into new geographies, development of its AI driving stack, and scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. Wayve focuses on generalizable AI models instead of detailed mapping, allowing it to compete in diverse markets. Analysts see this round as a strong indicator of growing investor appetite in autonomous mobility ventures.
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Wayve
Microsoft
SoftBank
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Oct 13, 2025 • 17:40 IST