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Core Insights - Waymo has announced the completion of a $16 billion financing round, bringing its post-money valuation to $126 billion [1][4][9] Financing Details - The financing round was led by major investors including Alphabet (Waymo's parent company), Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, among others [4][9] - Waymo has raised a total of $27.1 billion across four financing rounds since its inception, making it the most valuable unicorn in the autonomous driving sector [7][9] Operational Achievements - Waymo has achieved a total of 127 million miles in fully autonomous driving, equivalent to over 260 round trips to the moon, with a 90% reduction in severe accidents [4][9] - The company has seen a significant increase in ride orders, with over 20 million cumulative orders and a projected 15 million orders in 2025, more than doubling from previous years [6][9] Expansion Plans - Waymo plans to expand its ride-hailing services to over 20 cities globally by 2026, including major cities like Tokyo and London [6][9] Safety and Regulatory Challenges - Despite the successful financing, Waymo faces challenges related to safety and regulatory scrutiny, with recent incidents involving its autonomous vehicles leading to investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) [11][16][17] - Recent accidents have raised concerns about the balance between safety and efficiency in autonomous driving technology [17]