-52%

est. 2Y upside i

AI & MLSeries C

Rank

#3015

Sector

Autonomous Vehicles, AI

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Waabi presents a high-risk, moderate-upside equity opportunity for a job seeker.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (20%)+150%

Waabi successfully leverages its proprietary Physical AI Platform and advanced simulation to rapidly scale autonomous trucking operations and meet aggressive Uber robotaxi deployment milestones. This dual-market strategy proves highly capital-efficient, leading to significant market share capture and a valuation of $9.5B+ by 2028, driven by strong revenue growth from both segments.

Base (40%)+50%

Waabi makes steady progress in autonomous trucking and begins limited robotaxi deployment, but scaling is slower than anticipated due to intense competition from Waymo and Aurora, and regulatory hurdles. The company achieves a valuation of approximately $5.7B (a 50% increase), but significant capital requirements and liquidation preferences temper common stock returns.

Bear (40%)-60%

Waabi struggles to meet the aggressive milestone targets for Uber's robotaxi deployment, leading to a reduction or cessation of the milestone-based funding. Incumbents like Waymo and Aurora solidify their market dominance, and regulatory hurdles prove more challenging than expected. This results in a down round or a significantly impaired exit, with valuation falling to $1.5B or lower, severely impacting common stock value due to $1.3B in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

34%

Investors hold $1.3 billion in liquidation preferences, representing 34.2% of the current $3.8 billion valuation. In an exit at or below the current valuation, common stock holders would receive little to nothing.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series C company in a highly capital-intensive sector, Waabi is likely to require additional funding rounds before profitability or an IPO, leading to further dilution for existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

limited

Secondary markets exist for accredited investors (e.g., Forge, EquityZen, Hiive, Prospect), but liquidity is limited and subject to company policies and market interest.

Software — 27 roles

Systems Engineering and Safety — 8 roles

Internships / Co-ops — 5 roles

Operations — 4 roles

Finance — 2 roles

Hardware — 2 roles

Commercial — 1 role

People & Places — 1 role

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Last updated: February 22, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Waabi's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “How does Waabi plan to differentiate its robotaxi offering from Waymo's established presence, especially given Waymo's extensive real-world mileage and regulatory approvals?”

  • 2

    “With the $250M Uber investment being milestone-based and the lack of disclosed operational metrics, what are the key internal performance indicators Waabi is tracking to ensure it meets these milestones and demonstrates revenue traction in both trucking and robotaxis?”

  • 3

    “Given the recent Series C funding and the significant liquidation preference, what is the company's projected timeline for a liquidity event, and how does Waabi plan to ensure meaningful returns for common stock holders?”

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