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Oryx raises $50 million

Israeli automotive LiDAR company Oryx has raised a $50 million Series B funding round. Third Point Ventures and WRV led the rinvestment, which was joined by Union Tech Ventures, and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Maniv Mobility and Trucks VC.

Oryx has raised $67 million to date.

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