Wayve

Builds end-to-end AI driving software that lets cars drive themselves without detailed maps.

Why it's here

Raised a $1.2B Series D in Feb 2026 at an $8.6B valuation, with further milestone-based commitments taking the round to $1.5B.

Focus: Autonomous driving
Founded: 2017
Total raised: $2.5Bsource: en.wikipedia.org
Latest round: Series D, $1.2B, Feb 2026
Team size: 501-1000 people
London office: 230-238 York Way, London, Islington N7 9AGsource: wayve.ai
London presence: HQsource: en.wikipedia.org
Investors: Balderton Capital (lead), Eclipse Ventures (lead), SoftBank Vision Fund (lead), Baillie Gifford, British Business Bank, Icehouse Ventures, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Nissan, NVIDIA, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Schroders Capital, Stellantis, Ubersource: finance.yahoo.com
SoftBank Group (lead), Compound, D1 Capital Partners, firstminute capital, Linse Capital, Moore Strategic Ventures, Ocado Group, Virgin Groupsource: en.wikipedia.org
Area: King's Cross
Nearest station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 614 m
Companies House: WAYVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD (10924127, active)Incorporated 21 Aug 2017 · SIC 72190
Hiring: 55 open roles in London ↗Public job board, checked 9 Oct 2026
Work model: Hybrid (from 24 London job posts)Current job posts only, checked 9 Oct 2026. Howsource: jobs.ashbyhq.com
Visas: Licensed visa sponsor, listed as Wayve Technologies Ltdsource: gov.uk

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