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Waymo raises $16B at $126B valuation with Sequoia, DST Global, and $13B from Alphabet
Key Points
- Waymo raises $16B at a $126B valuation, with parent company Alphabet contributing $13B alongside investors Sequoia Capital and DST Global.
- Alphabet's massive injection signals confidence in Waymo's commercial robotaxi operations, which are already generating revenue across US cities.
- The round underscores consolidation in autonomous vehicles around well-capitalized players capable of sustaining long development and deployment cycles.
Summary
Waymo has secured $16B in new funding at a $126B post-money valuation. Alphabet, Waymo's parent company, contributed $13B of the round. Sequoia Capital and DST Global also participated as investors.
The valuation reflects confidence in Waymo's robotaxi operations, which are already running commercial services across US cities.
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