Wayve in talks with Microsoft, SoftBank for $2B raise

Autonomous driving startup Wayve is reportedly in discussions to raise up to $2 billion from Microsoft and SoftBank, potentially valuing the company around $8 billion. The funding would support expansion into new geographies, development of its AI driving stack, and scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. Wayve focuses on generalizable AI models instead of detailed mapping, allowing it to compete in diverse markets. Analysts see this round as a strong indicator of growing investor appetite in autonomous mobility ventures.