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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

DSDavid Shannon
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

MM
Michael McClellanBoard director
MF
Michael ForanBoard director
EG
Elise GoschBoard director
GM
Gregg MitchellBoard director
IPIda Posner
Ida PosnerBoard MemberIndustry Partner at AiiM Partners
MP
Michael PetersBoard director
RZ
Robert ZmudkaBoard director
CE
Carla EwingBoard director
KW
Kari WagnerBoard director
TM
Terry McDermottBoard director
WJ
William JacobsBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2025

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.