Former Waymo CFO Joins Self-Driving Startup Wayve

Former Waymo CFO Elisa de Martel has become CFO of British self-driving startup Wayve. She worked at Waymo from 2022 to January 2026, including a $5.6 billion round and a valuation over $45 billion. Wayve is valued at about $8.5 billion and has raised $3.2 billion.

• De Martel was Waymo CFO from 2022 to January 2026
• During that period, Waymo raised $5.6 billion and was valued over $45 billion
• Wayve is valued at ~$8.5 billion, has raised $3.2 billion total
• Departing CFO Max Warburton will become a strategic advisor