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Waymo Nears $16 Billion Funding Round Valuing It at About $110 Billion

Alphabet is expected to supply most of the cash, reflecting its continued bet on scaling robotaxis.

Overview

  • People familiar with the talks say the round totals roughly $16 billion and would value the Alphabet unit near $110 billion.
  • Alphabet is expected to contribute about $13 billion, with Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Dragoneer among additional investors, according to reports.
  • Existing backers Andreessen Horowitz and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala are also slated to participate, the Financial Times reports.
  • Waymo declined to discuss private finances, saying it has completed more than 20 million trips and remains focused on safety-led operations.
  • The Financial Times reports annual recurring revenue above $350 million and notes recent expansion to Miami, as U.S. regulators probe an incident in which a Waymo vehicle struck a child with minor injuries.