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Parallel Systems

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Rocket Ship Rating: 98 out of 100

Powering autonomous rail.

Also known as Parallel Systems, Inc.

  • Logistics & supply chain
  • Climate positive
  • Hardware
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-17
Business model
B2B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Customers
business customers
Legal name
Parallel Systems, Inc.
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Record updated 17 September 2026

About

Parallel develops autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles to convert freight from truck to rail. Our technology enables railroads to serve new markets, decongest highways, and reduce shipping costs and pollution. We provide a safer, more efficient, and sustainable alternative to short-haul trucking, seamlessly integrating with existing rail operations and powering the future of freight.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$192MSum of rounds, as of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Undisclosed, $100M2026-05-20

Funding rounds

Round, 2026
$100M2026-05-20, Company stated
Series B
$38M2025-04-15, Company stated
Grant
$4.5M2022-02-14, Company stated
Round, 2022
$49.5M2022-01-19, Company stated
Round, 2020
$3.8M2020-06-22, SEC form D sold, 9 investors

Products

Hardware
autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles
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