Waymo Raises $16B in Funding

The robotaxi operator plans to enter more than 20 additional cities in 2026, including Tokyo and London, after tripling annual rides in 2025.

Round size
$16B
Stage
Undisclosed
Headquarters
United States
Announced
Feb 2, 2026

Scaling an operating transport service

Waymo was providing more than 400,000 rides each week across six US metropolitan areas when the investment was announced. It completed 15 million rides during 2025 and passed 20 million lifetime rides.

Expanding fleets and local operations

The financing values the company at $126 billion after the investment. Capital will support fleet growth, hiring and launches in additional US and international markets, building on the company’s recent entry into Miami.

Sources

  1. Waymo: funding announcement
  2. Crunchbase News: February funding roundup
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