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Vessev raises A$27 million Series A led by ANZ VC Blackbird to scale electric hydrofoiling ferries
New Zealand marine startup Vessev raised A$27 million in a Series A led by ANZ VC Blackbird to scale production of its electric hydrofoiling ferries, expand sales teams, and develop onboard software as it rolls out services in Australia and the US.
Overland AI Raises $100M Led by 8VC to Expand ULTRA Autonomous Vehicles for U.S. Military
Seattle-based Overland AI raised $100 million led by 8VC to meet military demand for its ULTRA autonomous ground vehicles, expanding its technology for off-road, GPS-denied environments. The company, spun out of the University of Washington in 2022, partners with various U.S. military divisions and has raised over $140 million to date.
Seattle Startup Overland AI Partners with CAL FIRE to Test Autonomous 4-Wheelers for Wildfire Response
Seattle startup Overland AI is partnering with CAL FIRE to test its self-driving 4-wheelers for wildfire resupply and logistics, marking the technology's first use in civilian firefighting applications beyond its military background. Overland AI, founded in 2022, has existing contracts with U.S. defense agencies and recently raised $32 million to expand production capabilities.
Seattle Startup Overland AI Raises $32M Series A to Develop Off-Road Autonomous Tech for U.S. Military
Seattle startup Overland AI raised $32 million in a Series A funding round led by 8VC to advance its off-road autonomous driving technology for the U.S. military. The company, founded in 2022, has contracts with the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and DARPA to develop systems enabling robotic vehicles to operate in complex terrain without GPS or human drivers.
UW Spinout Overland AI Raises $10M to Develop Off-Road Autonomous Tech for U.S. Military
Seattle startup Overland AI raised $10 million to advance its off-road autonomous driving technology, which is being developed for U.S. military use. The company recently secured a potential $18.6 million contract with the U.S. Army to develop its OverDrive platform for robotic combat vehicles.
Interlune Plans Robotic Helium-3 Harvesting on Moon with $18M Seed Funding, Aiming for 2026 Prospecting Mission
Seattle-based startup Interlune revealed plans to build a robotic harvester to extract helium-3 from the moon, aiming for a prospecting mission by 2026 and commercial operations in the 2030s. The company raised $18 million in seed funding led by Seven Seven Six, with the goal of enabling advanced technologies like quantum computing and fusion power.
Microsoft acquires Seattle AI spend-analysis startup Suplari, to integrate with Dynamics 365
Microsoft has acquired Seattle startup Suplari, which uses AI to analyze procurement and spending data and manages over $180 billion in spend; Suplari’s Spend Intelligence Cloud will remain available to existing customers and will be paired with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Terms were not disclosed; Suplari — a 40-person company founded in 2016 that raised $18 million — provides AI-driven cost-savings and risk insights across enterprise systems.
Skilljar raises $33M Series B led by Insight Partners as pandemic boosts demand for its customer education platform
Seattle-based Skilljar, founded by Sandi Lin and Jason Stewart, raised $33 million in a Series B led by Insight Partners as demand for its customer education software surged during the pandemic; total funding exceeds $50 million and the platform has delivered over 10 million instructional hours to 300+ customers including Tableau and Cisco. The company provides cloud-based training, assessments, certifications, analytics and integrations to help companies build onboarding and customer education programs.
Skilljar Secures $16.4M Series A Funding to Expand Customer Training Platform with Clients Like Zendesk, U-Haul, and Mercado Libre
Skilljar raised $16.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Mayfield and Shasta Ventures to expand its customer training platform, which serves companies including Zendesk, U-Haul, and Mercado Libre. Founded by Amazon veterans, Skilljar aims to lead the $12 billion customer training market by delivering effective, scalable training solutions that drive product adoption and revenue growth.
