Event

Amazon agrees to acquire Zoox

Jun 26, 2020 · Acquisition · Zoox · Automotive

  • Amazon and Zoox signed a definitive merger agreement for Amazon to acquire Zoox.
  • Amazon said Zoox would continue operating as a standalone business under CEO Aicha Evans and CTO Jesse Levinson.
  • Treat as a parent-company acquisition event for robotaxi development.

Zoox develops and operates a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi service using bidirectional electric vehicles designed without a steering wheel or pedals. The Amazon-owned company builds its own vehicle, autonomy stack, rider experience, production infrastructure, and ride-hailing service for dense urban mobility.

Company
Zoox
Segment
Automotive
Event type
Acquisition
Geography
Foster City · United States