Wayve is a London-based developer of end-to-end deep-learning AI software for self-driving vehicles. Founded by Alex Kendall and Amar Shah, Wayve takes a rule-free, self-learning approach to autonomous driving that contrasts with the HD-mapping methodology of Waymo and Cruise. The company raised $1.05B in Series C funding in May 2024 led by SoftBank with Nvidia and Microsoft participating, making it one of Europe's most-funded AI startups.
Company Profile
CEO
Alex Kendall
Founded
2017
HQ
London
Employees
501-1000
Total Raised
$1.3B
Growth
$1B+ Series C 2024; partnerships with global automakers
Last Round
Series C — $1.1B (May 2024) · Lead: SoftBank Group
IPO Status
Private
Fundraising Status
Series C · $1.1B · 2y 3mo ago
PrivateTotal raised $1.3B
Secondary Market
Implied price / share
$182.32
Last round price / share
$535.08
vs last round
-65.9%
Open interest
1
Last round price vs secondary price
Secondary price return by period
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Latest Funding Round
Round
Amount
Date
Lead Investor
Post-Money
Series C
$1.1B
May 2024
SoftBank Group
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Founders & Key People
Alex KendallAmar Shah
Investors
SoftBank Group · Nvidia · Microsoft · Eclipse Ventures · Baillie Gifford · D1 Capital Partners · Linse Capital
Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2024-Q2. Refreshed quarterly.