Alphabet(GOOGL.US)旗下自动驾驶巨头Waymo寻求融资逾150亿美元 估值逼近千亿大关

Group 1 - Alphabet's subsidiary Waymo is in talks to raise over $15 billion at a valuation close to $100 billion, highlighting its leadership in the autonomous driving sector [1] - Waymo's valuation has significantly increased from $45 billion in October 2024 to potentially $110 billion, reflecting its ongoing investments and expansion efforts [1] - The company currently has an annualized revenue exceeding $350 million, indicating strong financial performance [1] Group 2 - Waymo leads the U.S. market in fully autonomous driving mileage, paid user base, and approved operational areas, distinguishing itself from competitors like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox [2] - Waymo operates under Alphabet's "Other Bets" segment, which includes high-risk innovative projects, and is facing pressure for independent operations to enhance overall efficiency [2] - The decision to allow Waymo to bring in external capital is partly to mitigate the operational risks associated with high investment in autonomous driving technology [2]