Waymo

Overview

Waymo operates an autonomous driving system used to provide self‑driving ride‑hailing services and deploys its vehicle software and sensors for passenger transport and mobility customers.

Part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Oct 2026Funding Roundtechcrunch.com ↗

   Waymo, the autonomous vehicle technology company under Google parent Alphabet, closed a $5 billion loan from a series of high-profile lenders, including PIMCO, Blackstone, and Sixth Street.