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AiDash raises $6M

AiDash, a San Francisco Bay Area-based satellite analytics company, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round led by Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) and National Grid Partners (NGP).

AiDash enables satellite-powered operations and maintenance for utility, energy, and other core industries with geographically distributed assets, according to the company.

AiDash is already working with Fortune 500 utilities in the United States, and is set to expand its operations in Europe, Australia and Asia; the company said in a statement.

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