Einride raises $500 mln to boost electric freight ecosystem; Blume Ventures raises $250 mln fund

Einride, a freight mobility technology company, said yesterday it has raised $500 million in financing, comprising $200 million in Series C equity investment and a $300 million debt facility. Blume Ventures has announced the close of its Fund IV at more than $250 million, bringing its assets under management to more than $600 million. Apple has delayed the launch of its EV, and separately, is being sued over AirTags. And Microsoft offers a 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo