Group 1 - Nvidia has signed a letter of intent to invest up to $500 million in Wayve, marking a significant move in the autonomous driving sector [2][3] - Wayve, founded in 2017 and based in London, is recognized as one of Europe's leading autonomous driving technology companies, focusing on "end-to-end deep learning" rather than traditional methods [2] - If the investment materializes, it will be one of Wayve's largest funding rounds, with a projected valuation exceeding $7 billion [2] Group 2 - Wayve has previously secured investments from major firms like Microsoft and Meta, and Nvidia's involvement will enhance its capabilities in AI chips and computational infrastructure [3] - The investment aligns with Nvidia's "AI + transportation" strategy, as companies with strong AI and data capabilities are expected to dominate the next phase of autonomous driving competition [3] - Wayve is currently conducting autonomous driving tests in cities like London and San Francisco, with plans to expand into more international markets in the next two years [4] Group 3 - Following the completion of this funding round, Wayve aims to accelerate the commercialization of its AI driving system and explore deep collaborations with automotive manufacturers, logistics platforms, and urban traffic managers [4]