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Funding Signals

Funding Signals – Activity Through February 3, 2026

By:Christian Banach
onFebruary 4, 2026

Want to know where marketing spend is about to spike? This week’s Funding Signals covers key funding highlights and a full list of recent rounds, with practical takeaways for agencies.

Highlights

Waymo raised $16B (Series D) led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital

Waymo builds autonomous driving technology and operates driverless ride-hailing. The company framed this round as a shift from proving the tech to scaling it commercially. It also tied the raise to expanding fleet capacity and hiring to meet rising ride demand. Agency lens: As Waymo expands into more cities, it will likely need sharp launch communication...

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Christian Banach

Christian Banach is the founder of NextBigWin and a leader in agency growth and business development, bringing over 20 years of experience. He serves on the 4A’s Expert Network and has helped holdco agencies, such as Energy BBDO, and independents win millions in new business from brands like Disney, Toyota, and Kohl’s.