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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms is reportedly exploring entry into the robotaxi industry, framed as a continuation of his prior work at Uber.

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TechCrunch

Sep 6, 2026

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Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’

Travis Kalanick, founder of Uber, raised $1.7 billion for his new robotics startup Atoms and publicly criticized venture capital firms — claiming only 1% are helpful — in a moment of post-funding reflection.

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TechCrunch

Aug 20, 2026

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Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFO

Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms appointed a former Uber finance chief as CFO, signaling leadership consolidation and potential capital alignment with Uber’s ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

Aug 6, 2026

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Travis Kalanick’s robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z

Atoms, a robotics company founded by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Uber participating as an investor; the company frames its mission around 'industrial AI' to modernize global infrastructure.

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TechCrunch

Jul 23, 2026