Waymo
Public
Waymo LLC, an Alphabet Inc. subsidiary, pioneers in developing self-driving cars for everyday use in the US.
Founded
2009Waymo LLC, founded on January 17, 2009, as the Google Self-Driving Car Project and rebranded in December 2016, is an autonomous vehicle development company under Alphabet Inc. The company's core mission is to become the world's most trusted driver by making transportation safer, more accessible, and sustainable without human intervention. Waymo offers autonomous ride-hailing services through its Waymo One™ platform, currently operational in Phoenix and San Francisco, with plans to expand to Los Angeles and Austin.
Notable figures associated with Waymo include co-founders Sebastian Thrun and Anthony Levandowski, and current co-CEOs Dmitri Dolgov and Tekedra Mawa. The company has secured significant investments from Alphabet Inc. and other strategic partners. Key achievements include pioneering fully autonomous rides without safety drivers and expanding its service areas. Waymo's impact lies in advancing autonomous technology, contributing to safer roads, and pushing the boundaries of sustainable urban mobility.
Waymo - Products & Services
Waymo One is Alphabet's commercial autonomous ride-hailing service and robotaxi fleet.
Competing Products
Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service provides fully driverless transportation in multiple U.S. cities.
Competing Products
Waymo - Similar Companies
Waymo - Quick Facts
Who are Waymo's competitors?
Companies similar to Waymo include DiDi, Zoox, WeRide and May Mobility.
When was Waymo founded?
Waymo was founded in 2009.
Where is Waymo's headquarters located?
Waymo's headquarters is located in Mountain View, CA, US.
When was Waymo's last funding round?
Waymo's most recent funding round was for $2.5B (USD) in June 2021.
How much has Waymo raised to-date?
As of Jun 16, 2021, Waymo has raised a total of $5.5B (USD).
How many employees does Waymo have?
Waymo has 2,500 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
Waymo - Classification
- Industry
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- Technology
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- United States
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- NAICS
- 336300Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- 336320Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- 330000Manufacturing
- 336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- SIC
- 5010Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies
- 5012Automobiles And Other Motor Vehicles
- 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
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- NAICS
- 336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- SIC
- 3700Transportation Equipment
- 3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
- 3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies