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Key points

• •Hauler Hero, a New York-based startup specializing in AI-powered waste management software, raised $16 million in a Series A funding round.
• •Hauler Hero's all-in-one software platform covers various functions such as customer relationship management, billing, and routing, and plans to integrate AI agents to improve efficiency.
• •The company has seen significant growth, facilitating 35 million trash pickups since 2020 and doubling its headcount, revenue, and customer base since its seed round in late 2024.