Market2026-10-06

Waymo increased its first private debt raise to $5 billion. It will use the funds to support global growth. Pacific Investment Management Co., Blackstone Inc. and Sixth Street Partners joined the loan. The investors are unnamed in the announcement.

What changed

The debt raise was initially smaller than $5 billion.

What it unlocks

Fueling Waymo's global expansion with lender capital.

  • $5 billion private debt raise

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