Wayve, founded by Kiwi Alex Kendall, raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its tech for its first robotaxis

Wayve, a London-based start-up co-founded and led by Auckland University engineering grad Alex Kendall, has secured US$1.5 billion ($2.5b) in new funding for its “robotaxi” technology – soon to be rolled out by Uber.

Three of the world’s largest car-makers invested in the round: Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis – the