Waymo
Updated: November 27, 2025
John Krafcik, CEO
Country: USA | Funding: $16B (+)
Founded: 2009
Website: https://waymo.com/
Waymo is Google's self-driving technology startup with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. Waymo's autopilot system takes data gathered from its highly-detailed maps, lidar, CV cameras and advanced suite of sensors and understands what's around it using AI - from pedestrians to cyclists, vehicles and more. It also responds to signs and signals, like traffic light colors and temporary stop signs. The onboard computer combines the latest server-grade CPUs and GPUs. Waymo operates commercial robotaxi services available to the public in several US cities and has announced future expansion into Japan and the United Kingdom. Waymo has partnerships with multiple vehicle manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Volvo.
Founded: 2009
Website: https://waymo.com/
Waymo is Google's self-driving technology startup with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. Waymo's autopilot system takes data gathered from its highly-detailed maps, lidar, CV cameras and advanced suite of sensors and understands what's around it using AI - from pedestrians to cyclists, vehicles and more. It also responds to signs and signals, like traffic light colors and temporary stop signs. The onboard computer combines the latest server-grade CPUs and GPUs. Waymo operates commercial robotaxi services available to the public in several US cities and has announced future expansion into Japan and the United Kingdom. Waymo has partnerships with multiple vehicle manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Volvo.
