Mr. Makavy led growth at Lyft and later ran its core platform through the 2019 IPO. He also founded Snaptu, which was acquired by Facebook in 2011.

British startup Wayve makes AI software to power self-driving cars. Microsoft and other tech heavyweights are all in.

Wayve raises $1.2B Series D at $8.6B valuation with Microsoft, Nvidia & Uber; robotaxi trials planned for 2026.

Wayve secures $1.2B Series D funding at $8.6B valuation, with backing from MSFT, NVDA, UBER, and major automakers. Uber ...