速递｜ 工业AI独角兽MaintainX再融1.5亿美金强攻政府市场，估值飙升至25亿美元

Core Insights - MaintainX, a startup providing maintenance monitoring software for industrial manufacturing, raised $150 million at a valuation of $2.5 billion in a funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners [1] - The company plans to use the new funds to accelerate R&D, initiate software services for the U.S. government, and expand into South American and European markets [1] - MaintainX's CEO, Chris Turlica, indicated that after investing approximately $2.5 million to meet government compliance requirements, the company expects to enter the government sector by early 2026 [1] Company Overview - Founded in 2018, MaintainX has over 11,000 customers, including major companies like Energizer and Cintas Corp, utilizing its software for predictive maintenance and operational management [2] - The software collects data from third-party sensors installed on machines to measure indicators such as vibration and temperature, predicting potential failures and their types [2] - MaintainX's software also allows customers to confirm equipment and parts inventory status, schedule maintenance, and perform other backend operations [2] Financial Position - After a previous funding round two years ago, MaintainX still held $40 million but decided to raise additional funds to significantly expand its business footprint [3] - Approximately 40% of MaintainX's 600 employees are focused on research and development [3]