Travis Kalanick's Atoms, which raised a $1.7 billion funding round earlier this year, is reportedly preparing for a hiring spree and acquisitions targeting the autonomous vehicle industry. Uber has invested $100 million in Atoms and is exploring how to use its robotaxi technology, while Atoms previously acquired Pronto, an autonomous mining startup led by former Uber self-driving chief Anthony Levandowski.
Background
Travis Kalanick founded Uber before stepping down, and has since launched Atoms as a new venture. The autonomous vehicle industry has seen intense competition among players like Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla as companies race to commercialize self-driving ride-hailing services.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10