Uber Turns to Middle East for $3.5B Investment

Uber has announced a significant funding round, raising half a billion dollars from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, maintaining its valuation at $62.5 billion. Erik Newcomer discusses Uber's ongoing fundraising strategy, highlighting its substantial cash reserves and investments from major entities like Google and sovereign wealth funds. Despite its high valuation, Uber is not yet profitable, facing competition from Lyft and aiming for profitability in the U.S. The Saudi investment suggests Uber's global ambitions.

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