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Sep 2, 2026

Waymo raises over $3 billion in first debt deal with Pimco and Blackstone

Waymo is in final stages of talks to raise more than $3 billion in debt financing from lenders including Pacific Investment Management Co. and Blackstone to expand its robotaxi operations.

Sep 2, 2026·2 sources
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Aug 25, 2026

Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027

Alphabet's Waymo announced plans to roll out robotaxi services in Germany by end of 2027, marking its first European market and third international expansion outside the US.

Aug 25, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving unit, is raising debt to support its goal of becoming the leading robotaxi company globally
  • ▪The debt raised by Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving unit Waymo will be unrated
  • ▪Blackstone Inc. and Sixth Street Partners are among the lenders providing the loan to Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving unit Waymo

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Autonomous vehicles2Robo-taxis2Alphabet1Debt financing1Venture capital funding1

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