Parallel Systems raises a $100 million Series C to scale its autonomous, battery-powered Panther freight vehicles and accelerate commercial rollout. Founded in 2020 by former SpaceX rocket-avionics designers, the company says its vehicles can move several tons of freight up to 500 miles, independently or in short platoons, and split up at rail yards without human intervention. The vehicles have operated on 160 miles of track near Savannah while the company verifies safety controls ahead of its first commercial payload.
Oct 2026 · TechCrunchNews article
Episode Six raises $48M to streamline payment processes
Episode Six raises $48 million in a Series C led by Avenir, with participation from Anthos Capital, to expand its go-to-market efforts and scale its payments and banking infrastructure business. Founded in 2015, the company serves customers including First Fidelity Bank, TransPecos Banks, and Montonio, and says it operates in 38 countries with customers among the top 50 global banks. CEO John Mitchell says it expects to grow from 150 to 200 employees by year-end.
May 2023 · TechCrunchNews article
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