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Einride to Go Public in $1.8 Billion SPAC With Legato

The deal targets about $219 million in proceeds to fund broader deployment of its EV/autonomous freight platform.

Overview

  • Einride agreed to merge with Legato Merger Corp. III in a transaction that assigns a $1.8 billion pre-money valuation.
  • The company expects roughly $219 million in gross proceeds from the SPAC and is seeking up to $100 million in PIPE financing.
  • A New York Stock Exchange debut is targeted for the first half of 2026, with management retained and existing holders projected to own about 83% at close.
  • Einride reports a $45 million ARR run rate, $65 million in contracted ARR, a fleet of about 200 electric trucks, and operations in Europe, North America, and the UAE serving customers such as GE Appliances, PepsiCo, Heineken, Carlsberg Sweden, DP World, and Apotea.
  • The firm cites more than 1,700 driverless hours, over 11 million electric miles, and 350,000-plus shipments, following a $100 million October raise and a $500 million equity-and-debt package in 2022.