Wayve Technologies Expands to US with $1.3 Billion SoftBank Funding, Opens Sunnyvale Office, Begins Bay Area Testing

Oct 23, 2024, 03:19 PM

Wayve Technologies, a UK-based startup specializing in AI for autonomous driving, has raised $1.3 billion this year from investors led by SoftBank. The company is expanding its operations to the United States, opening a new office in Sunnyvale and launching on-road testing in Silicon Valley. Wayve's approach focuses on developing AI software for assisted and automated driving without relying heavily on high-definition maps or LiDAR, setting it apart from competitors like Waymo and Tesla. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Wayve as it begins testing its technology across both the UK and the US. Wayve's innovative use of AI has also secured them a spot on Bloomberg's list of 25 UK startups to watch, highlighting their development of advanced driver assistance systems.