Kalanick's Atoms Eyes Robotaxi Business

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Travis Kalanick's startup Atoms, which raised a $1.7 billion funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz earlier this summer, is reportedly preparing for a hiring spree and acquisitions to become a major player in the autonomous vehicle industry, according to the Financial Times. The startup has talked to Uber about using its robotaxi technology, and Uber has already invested $100 million in Atoms. While robotaxis are not the entirety of Atoms' plans, the direction aligns with Kalanick's description of the round as "unfinished business" and follows its acquisition of Pronto, an autonomous mining startup led by Uber's former self-driving chief Anthony Levandowski.

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Uber invested $100M in Atoms and is in talks to use its robotaxi technology, potentially expanding its autonomous capabilities.

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AtomsPrivate▲ Positive
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Atoms raised $1.7B and is planning hiring and acquisitions to expand in autonomous vehicles.

Andreessen HorowitzPrivate▲ Positive
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Andreessen Horowitz led a $1.7B funding round in Atoms, indicating confidence in the startup.

ProntoPrivate▲ Positive
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Atoms acquired Pronto, an autonomous mining startup, as part of its expansion strategy.

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