Caterpillar Buys Autonomous Electric Tractor Firm Monarch
The deal follows layoffs, dealer lawsuits and a lost manufacturing partner as Monarch raised $251 million before the sale, according to Pitchbook data.
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Caterpillar buys little-known AI startup in surprise tech move
Shares of Caterpillar (CAT) fell roughly 3% on Tuesday, March 15, after news broke that the industrial equipment company acquired a venture-backed startup focused on electric and autonomous off-road vehicles. Here’s what Caterpillar’s acquisition could mean for the business and…
Caterpillar Snaps Up Struggling Electric Tractor Startup Monarch
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired Monarch Tractor, a self-driving electric tractor startup, marking a significant push by the heavy equipment giant into precision agriculture technology. The deal, confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, integrates Monarch’s autonomous tech into Caterpillar’s sprawling $369 billion business, which spans construction and agricultural equipment. Monarch, once hailed as […]
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