Tractian at a glance
As of- [1] Latest valuation: PR Newswire, October 22, 2026
- [2] Equity raised: Sum of the 2 sourced equity rounds in the funding history below (debt, tender offers and rumored rounds excluded), October 22, 2026
- [3] Lead investors: PR Newswire, October 22, 2026
What Tractian does
Tractian is an Atlanta-based company that monitors the health of industrial machines.[1] It uses sensors it develops itself together with AI software.[2] Its platform reads vibration, ultrasound and other sensor data from each machine, then diagnoses root causes and recommends a plan of action.[1] Its Smart Trac Ultra sensor attaches to machinery, has up to five years of battery life and sends readings over LTE.[2] Tractian says more than 2,000 facilities use its technology.[1] Marinelli said the money will be used to scale the platform for manufacturers, data center operators, defense companies and utilities.[1]
Business model and customers
Customers it names include Eli Lilly, McKesson, Whirlpool, Coca-Cola bottling facilities, Cummins and Embraer.[1]
Leadership
- It was founded by Igor Marinelli, now CEO, and Gabriel Lameirinhas, friends from the University of São Paulo whose fathers worked in industrial plants.[3]
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Recent changes
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Raised $130M Series D at a $1.4B valuation PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026First reported valuation: $1.4B PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026New investor: Monashees PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026New investor: M&G Catalyst Fund PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026New investor: Endeavor Catalyst PR Newswire
Earlier changes (5)
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026New investor: General Catalyst PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026New investor: Y Combinator PR Newswire
- Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026Tractian Hits $1.4B Valuation In $130M Series D Pulse story
- Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024Raised $120M Series C SiliconANGLE
- Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024New investor: Sapphire Ventures SiliconANGLE
Funding history
2 equity events · newest first · sources dated per row| Date | Round | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Series D | $130M | $1.4Bpost-money | Sapphire VenturesunverifiedM&G Catalyst Fundunverified WithGeneral CatalystunverifiedMonasheesunverifiedEndeavor CatalystunverifiedY CombinatorunverifiedN47Bosch Ventures53 StationsNorte Ventures | PR Newswire |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Series C | $120M | — | Sapphire Venturesunverified | SiliconANGLE |
Equity only. “Equity raised” above sums the rounds with a dated, linked source; rumored rounds, tender offers and secondary sales are listed but not counted, and debt financing is listed separately.
How Tractian has been funded
Sapphire Ventures led a $120 million Series C in December 2024, with General Catalyst, Next47 and NGP Capital participating.[2] On October 22, 2026 Tractian announced a $130 million Series D led by Sapphire Ventures and co-led by M&G's Catalyst.[1] The round values the company at $1.4 billion.[1]
Investors and their roles
- N47, General Catalyst, Bosch Ventures, Monashees, Endeavor Catalyst and Y Combinator were among the other investors.[1]
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Latest Pulse
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- Oct 22, 2026Tractian Hits $1.4B Valuation In $130M Series DTractian raised a $130 million Series D led by Sapphire Ventures at a $1.4 billion valuation, scaling its factory-sensor platform to more than 2,000 customers including Eli Lilly and Cummins.→
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Tractian FAQ
Who invested in Tractian?
On October 22, 2026 Tractian announced a $130 million Series D led by Sapphire Ventures and co-led by M&G's Catalyst.[1]
Who founded Tractian?
Tractian was founded by Igor Marinelli, now CEO, and Gabriel Lameirinhas, friends from the University of São Paulo whose fathers worked in industrial plants.[3]
What does Tractian do?
Tractian is an Atlanta-based company that monitors the health of industrial machines.[1]
What is Tractian's valuation?
Tractian was last valued at $1.4B in its October 2026 Series D, according to PR Newswire (October 22, 2026).
How much has Tractian raised?
Tractian has raised at least $250M in equity across 2 sourced funding rounds tracked by Value Add VC. The most recent was a $130M Series D in October 2026 at a $1.4B post-money valuation, reported by PR Newswire. Debt financing, tender offers and secondary sales are not counted.
References
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Where these figures come from
- PR Newswireprimary source2 facts
- SiliconANGLEmajor outlet1 fact
Figures are labelled Reported (a source states it), Estimated, Derived (computed from other facts) or Rumored (in talks / unconfirmed). Rumors never replace a confirmed figure. Each figure keeps its own as-of date; history is preserved rather than overwritten.