Autonomous truck technology maker Kodiak Robotics recently made its public debut on the Nasdaq exchange after successfully combining with Ares Acquisition Corporation II. As part of the deal, Kodiak secured more than $275 million in funding through the transaction, including$145 million in PIPE funding and approximately $62.9 million in trust cash from Ares Acquisition Corporation II, before expenses. Kodiak Robotics, now Kodiak AI Inc., is valued at approximately$2.5 billion, making it one of the large ...