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RoboticsWall Street Journalabout 3 hours ago

Zipline Raises $1.5B in Drone Funding

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US drone startup Zipline raised $1.5 billion, reaching a $21.5 billion valuation. Led by Paradigm, Uber and Tiger Global, the capital expands manufacturing and hires staff for a nationwide network. The company previously raised $600 million in 2026.

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