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Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’

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  • Waymo raises $16 billion to accelerate global robotaxi expansion beyond six U.S. metros, targeting 20+ cities and international markets like London and Tokyo.
  • Alphabet-backed funding reinforces investor belief in a future IPO or spinout, underscoring Waymo's rapid growth in the robotaxi market.
  • Waymo aims for a truly global footprint, scaling its fleet while navigating diverse regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions.

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Waymo raises $16bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/03/waymo-raises-16bn-global-robotaxi-expansionTheguardian.com
Waymo raises $16bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion

Waymo announces $16 billion funding round

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/waymo-announced-16-billion-fundraising-round.htmlCnbc.com
Waymo announces $16 billion funding round

Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/waymo-raises-16-billion-round-to-scale-robotaxi-fleet-london-tokyo/Techcrunch.com
Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally | TechCrunch

Waymo to expand to 20+ cities after $16 billion financing round

https://mashable.com/article/waymo-robotaxi-20-citiesMashable.com
Waymo to expand to 20+ cities after $16 billion financing round

Accelerating our global growth: Waymo raises $16 billion investment round

https://waymo.com/blog/2026/02/waymo-raises-usd16-billion-investment-roundWaymo.com
Accelerating our global growth: Waymo raises $16 billion investment round

Waymo valued at $126 billion in latest financing as robotaxis gather steam

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/waymo-valued-126-billion-latest-221100561.htmlFinance.yahoo.com

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

https://apnews.com/article/waymo-robotaxi-google-technology-58d70e116dcbc5a51ca97f37992f22c2Apnews.com
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

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