Atoms Targets Robotaxis After $1.7 Billion Raise as Uber Invests $100 Million
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Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 6
Atoms Targets Robotaxis After $1.7 Billion Raise as Uber Invests $100 Million
2 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 6
Summary
Atoms is preparing a hiring spree and acquisitions to build a major robotaxi technology business, according to a Financial Times report that clarifies Travis Kalanick’s plans after the startup’s recent fundraising.
The push follows Atoms’ $1.7 billion round led by Andreessen Horowitz and aligns with Kalanick’s description of the company’s mission as “unfinished business.”
Uber has discussed using Atoms’ robotaxi technology and has already invested $100 million in the startup, adding a potential commercial link to the financial backing.
Atoms’ direction also fits its earlier acquisition of Pronto, the autonomous mining startup led by former Uber self-driving chief Anthony Levandowski, though sources said robotaxis are not the company’s only focus.