Tekedra Mawakana, Founder of Waymo

About Tekedra Mawakana

Tekedra Mawakana is the founder of Waymo. Waymo operates in Robotics and is based in Mountain View, CA. Waymo has raised $27B, latest Growth $16B (2026). Backers on record include Annie Case, Chase Coleman, Kleiner Perkins, Tiger Global Management.

Tekedra Mawakana at a glance

Company

Waymo

Industry

Robotics

Location

Mountain View, CA

Total raised

$27B

Investors on record

Annie Case, Chase Coleman, Kleiner Perkins, Tiger Global Management

Frequently asked about Tekedra Mawakana

Who is Tekedra Mawakana?

Tekedra Mawakana is the founder of Waymo. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.

What company did Tekedra Mawakana found?

Tekedra Mawakana founded Waymo, a Robotics company based in Mountain View, CA.

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