# Alex Kendall

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-25T04:09:43Z**: UK AV Act — The Automated Vehicles Act enters force, providing the legal framework for AV deployment in Britain.
- **2026-02-25T04:09:43Z**: London Robotaxis — Wayve and Uber begin commercial trials of driverless taxi services in the UK capital.
- **2026-02-25T04:09:43Z**: Automotive Integration — Target date for Wayve's software to be deployed in mass-market consumer vehicles.
- **2017**: Company Founded — Wayve is established in London to pioneer AI-embedded autonomous driving.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Wayve Hits $8.6B Valuation as Strategic Giants Back Embodied AI for Autonomy
2026-02-25 04:09:43 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

British AI startup Wayve has secured $1.5 billion in new funding from a coalition of tech and automotive leaders, valuing the company at $8.6 billion. The capital will accelerate the commercial deployment of its mapless autonomous driving technology, starting with London-based robotaxi trials alongside Uber.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/wayve-8-6-billion-valuation-funding-uber-microsoft-nvidia

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