Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

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May 2, 2025

What We're Reading

  • Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas [TechCrunch] 
  • Reddit’s AI play is for the Google crowd, not just the community scrollers [TechCrunch] 
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs to add $900M in costs in Q3, but future uncertain [TechCrunch] 
  • Epic Games is launching webshops to allow developers to circumvent app store fees after new ruling [TechCrunch] 

Trending Companies

Veza, a company that offers a data security platform which empowers organization to control authorization relationships for any enterprise identity, raises $108MM Series D from New Enterprise Associates.

Identity Management • Los Gatos, CA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Nous, a company that develops human-centric simulators and models, raises $65MM Equity Funding from Paradigm.xyz.

Artificial Intelligence • Saratoga, CA • Post-Money Valuation

 

LayerX, a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace, raises $11MM Series A from Jump Capital.

Network Security • New York, NY • Post-Money Valuation

 

Cipher Surgical, a firm that manufactures medical devices specializing in laparoscopic surgical technology, raises $10MM Series A from Medical Solutions.

Medical Devices • Chantilly, VA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Transverse Medical, a medical device technology firm that develops point-guard cerebral embolic protection technology designed to deflect, filter, capture and remove debris during transcatheter aortic valve replacement heart procedures, raises $10MM Series B-2 from Undisclosed Investors.

Medical Devices • Denver, CO • Post-Money Valuation

 

Agrippa Technology, a broker-free, AI-powered platform that strategically connects commercial real estate capital seekers with capital providers, raises $2MM Equity Funding from Augustus Capital.

Artificial Intelligence • Las Vegas, NV • Post-Money Valuation

 

Natomas Labs, a housing company building a prefab accessory dwelling units, raises $40MM Equity Funding from Unless Ventures.

Real Estate • San Francisco, CA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Indigo Technologies, an electric vehicle (EV) technology company focusing on the development of smart EV solutions for sustainable ride-hail, delivery, and last-mile delivery, raises $54MM Series B from FedEx.

CleanTech • Woburn, MA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Near Space Labs, a company that provides aerial imagery and earth observation, raises $20MM Series B from Bold Capital Partners.

Robotics • New York, NY • Post-Money Valuation

 

E-Den Home Electrification, a provider of a software platform that lets HVAC contractors instantly provide web visitors with personalized system recommendations and estimates online, including customized rebate, tax credit, and savings information, raises $3.7MM Equity Funding from Climactic.

SaaS • Seattle, WA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Everged, a provider of converged renewable energy, raises $50MM Debt Funding from Leonid Capital Partners.

Renewable Energy • Vienna, VA • Post-Money Valuation

 

Precision Fermentation, a company that develops a fermentation tracking monitor designed to offer a new paradigm for fermentation management, raises $15MM Equity Funding from TomEnterprise.

AgTech • Durham, NC • Post-Money Valuation

 

Basil Systems, a company that develops an AI-powered product, market, and clinical intelligence platform designed to access the vital insights that drive medical product development success, raises $11.5MM Equity Funding from Golden Ventures.

Predictive Analytics • Boston, MA • Post-Money Valuation

 

HealthPlan Data, a company that develops a pharmacy data analytics platform designed to address billing issues, prevent overpayments, and reduce future discrepancies, raises $15MM Equity Funding from MK Capital.

Data Analytics • Columbus, OH • Post-Money Valuation

 

GORGIE, a company that produces energy drinks intended to offer beverages with health benefits, raises $24.5MM Series A from Notable Capital.

Beverages • Boca Raton, FL • Post-Money Valuation

 

Apex Space, a space engineering company that develops standardized satellite buses, raises $200MM Series C from 8VC.

Satellites • Culver City, CA • Post-Money Valuation

 

AEA Investors invests in Splash Car Wash, a company that provides car wash, detailing, oil change services.

Car Wash • Milford, CT • Deal

 

HGG invests in Equity Methods, a provider of valuation, financial reporting, and human resources advisory services related to equity compensation and other complex securities.

Valuation • Scottsdale, AZ • Deal

 

Banneker Partners invests in Arkieva, a supply chain management and logistics consulting company.

Supply Chain Management • Wilmington, DE • Deal

 

Image Options acquires SPM Design, a design studio and fabrication company.

Graphic Design • Orange, CA • Deal

 

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