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Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 19
Rivian Spinout Also Raises $150 Million for Autonomous Delivery Push
Updated
Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 19

Rivian Spinout Also Raises $150 Million for Autonomous Delivery Push

2 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 19

Summary

  • Also raised a $150 million Series D led by Prysm Capital, bringing total funding to $455 million in less than two years.
  • The new cash will speed its autonomous driving technology and multiple vehicle formats, extending the startup beyond e-bikes and cargo quads into autonomous delivery vehicles.
  • DoorDash already deepened that shift a few months ago with a strategic investment and a multiyear agreement to develop and deploy autonomous delivery vehicles.
  • Rivian, which spun out Also in 2025, still holds a minority stake and board influence as the company leans on its technology, retail network and scale.
  • Also is still building its original micromobility business: its $4,500 TM-B launch edition has begun shipping after delays, with other models due in the fall.

Insights

Why are major investors betting $150 million on a startup's shared EV platform to completely revolutionize city streets and last-mile logistics?
Will a delayed $4,500 e-bike ultimately prove to be the foundational architecture for tomorrow's fully autonomous delivery fleets?