importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-08T14:16:56Z

Waymo Secures $5 Billion Debt Financing from Blackstone and PIMCO for Global Robotaxi Expansion

#robotaxi #transportation #funding

Waymo secured a $5 billion debt financing from Blackstone, PIMCO, and other major investors to accelerate its robotaxi expansion across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The funding marks Waymo's first major debt round, supporting its transition to a commercial enterprise with existing operations in 15 markets and planned global deployments.

This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.

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