Atoms, Travis Kalanick's Robotics Startup, Hires Former Uber CFO Gautam Gupta

Former Uber Executive Joins Atoms

Gautam Gupta, who previously served as the finance chief at Uber during Travis Kalanick's tenure, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Atoms. This move was announced by Gupta on social media, weeks after Atoms secured a significant funding round.

Reuniting Former Colleagues

Gupta's hiring continues a pattern of former Uber executives joining Kalanick at Atoms. Earlier this year, Atoms acquired Pronto, a mining autonomy startup led by former Uber self-driving engineer Anthony Levandowski. Several other former top Uber employees who worked with Kalanick are also employed at Atoms, which was formerly known as CloudKitchens.

Recent Funding and Uber's Investment

Atoms recently raised $1.7 billion in a funding round. Uber participated in this round as an investor, marking a reunion between the company and its founder. The specific amount of Uber's investment was not disclosed by the company, though reports indicate it was $100 million.

Atoms' Focus and Kalanick's Vision

Kalanick has stated that Atoms intends to operate in the mining, food, and transportation sectors. His public statements about the startup have emphasized tackling fundamental challenges rather than detailing specific product roadmaps.