Uber with an estimated $ 50 billion could be the most expensive startup

Uber is discussing the possibility of a new round of financing. Sources familiar with the progress of the case, said that the new valuation of the company could rise to $ 50 billion. In the new round, Uber plans to raise about $ 1.5 billion.

This time it is planned to attract funds not for expansion of the company. Rather, it is a strategic move aimed at building and strengthening partnerships.

For several years, Uber has regularly attracted investment. Her score is growing rapidly. The company was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanik. During its existence, she received about $ 4 billion. These funds were invested in the creation and development of a mobile application for searching, calling and paying for a taxi.

In addition, the company launched a number of services: UberEATS - food delivery service, UberRUSH - courier service. It is also planned to combine all these services into a single delivery service for customers in online stores.
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Company plans are not limited to this. Today, Megamind wrote that Uber expressed its intention to acquire the Nokia Here mapping service. The cost of the transaction is estimated at $ 3 billion. However, the role of buyers claim other companies. While Nokia has not made a final decision.

Another Uber line of business is investment in the development of unmanned vehicles.

In December, Uber closed the $ 1.2 billion round with a valuation of $ 40 billion. If the company's valuation rises to $ 50 billion, it will become the most expensive private startup, overtaking the Chinese company Xiaomi with a valuation of $ 45 billion.

Uber representatives declined to comment on the negotiations on a new round of funding, reports the New York Times.