"Einride has secured an oversubscribed $113 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) ahead of its public debut that's expected for the first half of 2026. The Swedish startup is most well-known for building both electric trucks and autonomous pods that are designed to carry freight with no room for a human driver."
"The deal values Einride at a pre-money valuation of $1.35 billion - down from the $1.8 billion figure initially attached to the SPAC deal. Despite a drop in valuation, there's still clearly investor appetite for the firm. The PIPE exceeded the company's earlier target of up to $100 million."
"With the addition of the $113 million PIPE, the companies now project total gross proceeds of about $333 million before redemptions and expenses. The proceeds will support Einride's technology roadmap, global expansion, and autonomous deployments in North America, Europe, and the Middle East."
Einride, a Swedish startup specializing in electric trucks and autonomous freight pods, has secured $113 million in oversubscribed PIPE funding for its planned public debut via merger with Legato Merger Corp. The transaction values Einride at $1.35 billion pre-money, down from the initial $1.8 billion SPAC valuation. Combined with $100 million in previously announced crossover financing and Legato's trust account, total gross proceeds reach approximately $333 million before redemptions and expenses. Investors include West Coast-based asset managers and Stockholm-based EQT Ventures. Proceeds will fund technology development, global expansion, and autonomous deployments across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Einride currently operates 200 heavy-duty electric trucks serving major clients including Heineken, PepsiCo, and DP World, with limited autonomous pod deployments underway.
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