Wayve Attracts Fresh Investments From NVIDIA, Microsoft, Uber, & Mercedes - CleanTechnica

Wayve announced on February 25, 2026, that it raised $1.2 billion in a Series D funding round, increasing its valuation to $8.6 billion. The investment round included major technology and automotive players such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. This funding aims to accelerate Wayve’s transition from AI research leadership to large-scale commercial deployment of its end-to-end AI platform for autonomous driving. Wayve’s platform supports a range of autonomous driving levels, from Level 2+ “hands off” to Level 3/4 “eyes off” driving, and is designed to operate across various vehicles, brands, and markets without relying on high-definition maps or location-specific engineering. The article highlights that traditional automakers like Mercedes and BMW are scaling back on offering Level 3 autonomous driving technology in their high-end models, possibly due to cost and strategic focus. Instead, these companies are partnering with AI and tech firms like NVIDIA and Way