RailPulse
Norfolk, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware LLC · 9 employees on LinkedIn
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RailPulse is an industry coalition platform that provides real-time railcar location, health, and condition data through GPS and telematics technology to improve visibility and efficiency across North American rail shipping. The platform serves shippers, Class I railroads, short line railroads, and railcar lessors in the rail logistics ecosystem.
Founders & leadership
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David ShannonGeneral ManagerDavid Shannon has over 15 years of executive experience in product, marketing, strategy, and operations roles at growth-stage companies and Fortune 500 firms including Lockheed Martin and IBM, with expertise in enterprise software, IoT, telematics, and supply chain management.
Board
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Michael McClellanBoard director
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Michael ForanBoard director
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Elise GoschBoard director
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Gregg MitchellBoard director
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Michael PetersBoard director
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Robert ZmudkaBoard director
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Carla EwingBoard director
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Kari WagnerBoard director
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Terry McDermottBoard director
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William JacobsBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$11M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2025
▶$1MraisedSep 2025 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedSep 2025 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael McClellanDirector
- Kari WagnerDirector
- Bill JacobsDirector
- Ida PosnerDirector
- Terry McDermottDirector
- Robert ZmudkaDirector
- Mike ForanDirector
- Gregg MitchellDirector
- Carla EwingDirector
- Elise GoschDirector
- Michael PetersDirector
- David ShannonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10MraisedNov 2024 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedNov 2024 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael McClellanDirector
- Michael ForanDirector
- Elise GoschDirector
- Gregg MitchellDirector
- Ida PosnerDirector
- Michael PetersDirector
- Robert ZmudkaDirector
- Carla EwingDirector
- Kari WagnerDirector
- Terry McDermottDirector
- William JacobsDirector
- David ShannonExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $10M
- Minimum investment
- $500K
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does RailPulse do?
- RailPulse is an industry coalition platform that provides real-time railcar location, health, and condition data through GPS and telematics technology to improve visibility and efficiency across North American rail shipping. The platform serves shippers, Class I railroads, short line railroads, and railcar lessors in the rail logistics ecosystem.
- How much funding has RailPulse raised?
- RailPulse has disclosed $11M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is RailPulse headquartered?
- RailPulse is headquartered in Norfolk, US.

