Strategic acquisition deepens Wayve’s AI data capabilities and expands its presence in Germany following the launch of its test and development center near Stuttgart.
LONDON, December 1, 2025–(BUSINESS FEED)–Wayve, the leader in embedded AI for autonomous driving, today announced the acquisition of Quality Match, a German startup known for its expertise in data quality assurance for computer vision and artificial intelligence datasets. This acquisition reflects Wayve’s continued investment in data accuracy as a cornerstone of safe and scalable autonomous driving.
Founded in 2019, Quality Match brings deep expertise in interpreting and analyzing data used to train AI models for applications such as advanced assisted and automated driving. As Wayve moves toward commercial deployment of its AI Driver software, the integration of Quality Match strengthens its ability to efficiently develop high-quality, auditable data sets critical to building reliable and explainable AI models.
Quality Match’s team of 20 specialists, based in Germany, will join Wayve’s global operations. The acquisition expands Wayve’s presence in the country following the launch of its test and development center near Stuttgart in early 2025, making Germany a key hub for AI engineering and innovation within Wayve. Daniel Kondermann, CEO of Quality Match, will join Wayve as chief data officer.
Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve:
“The integration of Quality Match into Wayve marks a strategic step in our commitment to providing safe and trustworthy AI. Daniel and his team have gained exceptional expertise in data quality and understanding AI, which will enhance the robustness, interpretability and performance of our systems.
We are excited to welcome the Quality Match team as we continue to build the foundational models of embedded AI that will power the next generation of intelligent mobility.
Daniel Kondermann, chief data officer at Wayve and former CEO of Quality Match:
“At Quality Match, our mission has been to improve data quality through advanced quality assurance and annotation optimization. I am incredibly proud of what our team has built.
Joining Wayve is an exciting opportunity to apply our expertise to one of the most exciting areas: autonomous driving. With Wayve’s pioneering approach to embedded intelligence, we can accelerate the development of safe and scalable AI. »
About Wayve
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of embedded AI technology for automated driving. Its advanced AI software and core models for autonomy enable vehicles to perceive, understand and navigate in any environment, improving the usability and safety of autonomous driving systems. Wayve develops mapless, hardware-agnostic embedded AI products for automakers and fleet owners, accelerating the shift from assisted to automated driving. Backed by leading investors such as SoftBank Group, NVIDIA, Uber and Eclipse Ventures, Wayve’s mission is to reinvent mobility with embedded intelligence. To learn more, please visit www.wayve.ai.
