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Joint Venture and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended
	May 14, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Joint Venture And Non Controlling Interest [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 297,960	$ 320,700	$ 346,156
QSV
Joint Venture And Non Controlling Interest [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 3,372	$ 3,382
QSV | Series F Convertible Preferred Stock
Joint Venture And Non Controlling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of Series F preferred stock, net of issuance costs	$ 200,000
VWGoA | Series F Preferred Stock
Joint Venture And Non Controlling Interest [Line Items]
Proceed from Series F preferred stock financings and business combination		$ 134,000

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