Wayve opens $85M employee tender offer, values itself at $8.5B

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UK-based autonomous driving startup Wayve has launched an $85 million employee tender offer at a valuation of $8.5 billion. The move allows existing employees to sell a portion of their shares, providing liquidity without a public listing. Wayve's decision reflects a broader trend among AI startups using tender offers as a tool to attract and retain top talent. By offering employees a way to cash out, companies like Wayve aim to stay competitive in a tight AI talent market.

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