Last mentioned: Feb 25, 2026
Consumer Launch
Target date for integrating Wayve's autonomy layer into mass-market consumer vehicles.
UK AV Act
The Automated Vehicles Act enters force, providing the legal framework for AV deployment in Britain.
London Robotaxis
Wayve and Uber begin commercial trials of driverless taxi services in the UK capital.
Automotive Integration
Target date for Wayve's software to be deployed in mass-market consumer vehicles.
Mega-Round Funding
Wayve raises $1.5 billion, valuing the company at $8.6 billion with backing from Uber and Nvidia.
London Trials
Planned launch of commercial robotaxi trials in London in partnership with Uber.
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.
Company Founded
Wayve is established in London to pioneer AI-embedded autonomous driving.
British AI startup Wayve has secured $1.5 billion in new funding from a coalition of tech and automotive leaders, valuing the company at $8.6 billion. The capital will accelerate the commercial deployment of its mapless autonomous driving technology, starting with London-based robotaxi trials alongside Uber.
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.
British AI startup Wayve has secured $1.5 billion in new funding, propelling its valuation to $8.6 billion with backing from industry titans like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Uber. The capital infusion will accelerate the launch of London's first commercial robotaxi trials and the integration of Wayve's sensor-led autonomous software into consumer vehicles by 2027.