Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Consumer Launch
Target date for integrating Wayve's autonomy layer into mass-market consumer vehicles.
London Trials
Planned launch of commercial robotaxi trials in London in partnership with Uber.
Mega-Round Funding
Wayve raises $1.5 billion, valuing the company at $8.6 billion with backing from Uber and Nvidia.
Regulatory Milestone
The UK Automated Vehicles Act enters force, providing a legal framework for driverless cars.
Company Founded
Wayve is established in London to develop AI-first autonomous driving technology.
Beijing-based autonomous driving leader Momenta has submitted a confidential filing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, signaling a major exit for its high-profile backers. The move positions the General Motors-supported unicorn to capitalize on a renewed appetite for 'hard tech' listings in the Asian financial hub.
British AI startup Wayve has reached a valuation of $8.6 billion following a massive $1.5 billion funding round led by tech and automotive giants. The capital will fuel the launch of commercial robotaxi trials in London this year and the integration of autonomous software into consumer vehicles by 2027.