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Einride to Go Public via $1.8 Billion SPAC With Legato Merger Corp III

The freight-tech company aims to fund expansion of its electric and autonomous operations ahead of a planned H1 2026 NYSE debut.

Overview

  • The merger is expected to yield about $219 million in gross proceeds before redemptions, with Einride also seeking up to $100 million in PIPE financing.
  • Existing shareholders are projected to hold roughly 83% of the company after closing, and the current management team will continue to lead.
  • Einride reports a current ARR run rate near $45 million, $65 million in contracted ARR, and over $800 million in potential long-term ARR tied to customer plans.
  • Operations include a fleet of around 200 electric trucks serving 25-plus enterprise customers across seven countries, with U.S. and European permits and milestones surpassing 1,700 driverless hours, 11 million electric miles, and 350,000 shipments.
  • The move follows a $100 million October raise and occurs in a market where prior EV and trucking de-SPACs have produced mixed results, putting emphasis on realized proceeds and execution.