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flag Wayve raised $1.5B to launch robotaxi trials in London in 2026 and expand its AI driving tech globally.

flag London-based self-driving car company Wayve has raised $1.5 billion in a Series D funding round, valuing the firm at $8.6 billion. flag The investment, led by Eclipse, Balderton, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, includes major backing from Uber, Microsoft, Nvidia, and automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. flag Wayve plans to launch commercial robotaxi trials in London later in 2026 with Uber, followed by broader deployment of its AI-powered "supervised autonomy software" in consumer vehicles by 2027. flag The technology uses video and driving data to improve performance. flag The funding will support global expansion across automakers and fleets, with Uber planning to deploy the system in over 10 markets. flag UK officials praised the investment as a sign of confidence in Britain’s AI innovation and startup ecosystem.

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