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The company raised around $1.7 billion in additional funding, including an investment of more than $600 million from the Japanese government, in February after an initial, smaller fundraising at its founding in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The initial idea came from a personal interest Rigden had in watching YouTube videos of people power washing and the "simplicity of seeing dirt turn to cleanliness".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This week’s rally started Tuesday with a 23.1% jump after the company announced it received an initial order from a new customer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Flores said he has considered using solar panels to generate electricity but the initial cost is high as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

His initial expression of solicitous pleasantry is replaced first by alarm and then by disdain.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen