🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 9/2026
Wayve raised USD 1.5 billion in a Series D round at a post-money valuation of USD 8.6 billion. The round drew participation from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Uber alongside global automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. This financing ranks among the largest single venture rounds ever closed by a European autonomous-vehicle company.
Wayve — key deal facts
| Company | Wayve |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Amount raised | USD 1.5b |
| Valuation | USD 8.6b |
| Round | Series D |
| Investors | The round was closed with participation from Microsoft, NVIDIA and Uber, alongside investment from global automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis |
| Sectors | Autonomous Mobility, Autonomous Vehicles |
Who invested in Wayve?
The round was closed with participation from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Uber, alongside investment from Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. The investor mix is strategically notable: it combines a cloud and AI infrastructure giant, a leading GPU manufacturer, a global ride-hailing operator, and three major OEMs, each representing a distinct node in the autonomous-vehicle value chain. This breadth signals broad commercial intent rather than a single deployment path.
What does Wayve do?
Wayve is a developer of embodied intelligence software for autonomous vehicles, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its core product, the Wayve AI Driver, is a mapless, vehicle-agnostic software stack that supports all levels of driving automation without relying on HD maps or bespoke sensor hardware. The platform has been tested across more than 500 cities and is scheduled for commercial deployment in Uber robotaxis in London in 2026 and in Nissan ProPILOT systems by 2027. Wayve maintains additional offices in California, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Israel.
Wayve valuation & multiples
No existing multiples analysis was provided for this deal. Once revenue and EBITDA benchmarks become available, Wayve's implied EV can be assessed against EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA ranges typical for the Autonomous Mobility and Autonomous Vehicles sectors. Explore Venionaire DealMatrix's Autonomous Mobility and Autonomous Vehicles sector multiples pages for current comparable transaction data.
Explore the benchmarks: Series D.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Wayve raise in its Series D?
Wayve raised USD 1.5 billion in its Series D round.
What is Wayve's valuation?
Wayve's post-money valuation following the Series D is USD 8.6 billion.
Who invested in Wayve?
The round was closed with participation from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Uber, alongside investment from global automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis.
When was Wayve founded and where is it based?
Wayve was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.