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Autonomous vehicle industry expands into new markets and funding rounds

Self-driving technology firms push into new territory, with Waymo launching testing in Munich and Gatik raising a $200 million round to scale driverless freight delivery.

2 stories26 sourcesUpdated Aug 25, 2026

In this storyline:Waymo Qatar Investment Authority Munich Germany PepsiCo robotaxi Loblaw Companies

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Aug 25, 2026
Waymo begins testing self-driving vehicles on Munich streets with safety drivers, aiming for a commercial driverless service by late 2027 in its first EU market.
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Aug 25, 2026
Gatik secures a $200 million Series D led by the Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies to scale driverless middle-mile freight delivery for retailers like Walmart and PepsiCo.
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Waymo Expands to Munich, Third International Market

Waymo will begin testing its self-driving vehicles on Munich streets with trained safety drivers to map local roads and tailor the system for Munich, aiming for a commercial driverless service in late 2027, its first EU market and third international expansion. The rollout underscores Waymo’s rapid European push after London and other European subsidiaries, with regulatory engagement and local job creation as it scales.

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Gatik secures $200M Series D for driverless freight

Gatik secured a $200 million Series D led by the Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, signaling a shift from pilots to large-scale, driverless commercial deliveries. The round brings total external funding to about $500 million as the company reports over $600 million in contracted revenue and a growing middle-mile network serving major retailers like Walmart, PepsiCo, and Loblaw, with plans to scale its fleet and routes.

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