Wayve Bags $1.2B to Bring Robotaxis to London Streets
UK autonomous driving startup Wayve closes massive Series D to launch supervised robotaxi trials and consumer vehicles.
London-based autonomous driving company Wayve just locked down a colossal $1.2 billion funding round. The Series D haul puts the startup on a fast track to deploying robotaxis in one of the world's most complex driving environments.
The plan? Supervised autonomy trials hitting London streets in 2026, followed by consumer vehicle integration in 2027. That's an aggressive timeline for a city notorious for its chaotic roundabouts and narrow lanes.
Uber is among the capital backers, signaling the ride-hailing giant's continued bet on autonomous tech beyond its own walls. The partnership could give Wayve a ready-made distribution channel once the tech is road-ready.
Wayve has long differentiated itself by using AI-first approaches to self-driving — learning from data rather than relying on hyper-detailed maps. This mega-round suggests investors believe that bet is paying off.