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Market Chatter: Wayve in Talks With Microsoft, SoftBank to Raise $2 Billion

Oct 13, 2025 4:47 AM

07:24 AM EDT, 10/13/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Softbank are in talks to raise up to $2 billion of new funding for Wayve that could value the UK startup at around $8 billion, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the early-stage discussions.

Microsoft ( MSFT ) did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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