Waymo secured a $5 billion loan from major lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO, marking its first debt financing as it accelerates commercial robotaxi expansion across the US, Europe, and Japan. The company previously raised $16 billion in equity at a $126 billion valuation in February 2026.
Background
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is a leading autonomous vehicle company that has been expanding its robotaxi services. The company previously relied on equity funding from its parent Alphabet and outside investors.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10