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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms Prepares for Robotaxi Business Expansion

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Updated Sep 6

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Travis Kalanick's startup Atoms has raised $1.7 billion in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and is reportedly planning a hiring spree and acquisitions to enter the autonomous vehicle market. The company has discussed its robotaxi technology with Uber, which has invested $100 million in Atoms. Atoms' recent acquisition of Pronto, an autonomous mining startup, aligns with its ambitions in the robotaxi sector.

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Atoms is now actively preparing for a hiring spree and acquisitions to enhance its position in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Atoms announced a $1.7 billion funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

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Uber has invested $100 million in Atoms.

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Atoms has talked to Uber about how the ride-hailing company could use the startup’s robotaxi technology.

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Atoms acquired Pronto, an autonomous mining startup led by Uber’s former self-driving chief Anthony Levandowski.

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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

TechCrunch·Sep 6