SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.

Audrey Chen

Investor Relations Manager

Daniel Eichner

Partner

Sheng Ge

Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Kelly Kirkpatrick

Director of Investor Relations

Vivian Law

Senior Associate

Steve McCann

Chief Financial Officer & General Partner

Sean O'Sullivan

Founder & Managing General Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Qiyu Wu

Operations Director

Past deals in Robotics

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2022
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics has built an autonomous system, called TrashBot, that makes recycling affordable for businesses and profitable for recycling plants. Using robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence we detect and separate landfill waste from recyclables while gathering useful data for recyclers, reducing waste hauling costs for businesses, and replacing expensive waste receptacles.

Neptune Robotics

Series A in 2022
Neptune Robotics develops and manufactures underwater drones designed for enterprises in the maritime industry. Its underwater drones reduce the spread of invasive species in the ocean and also include filtration and debris collection systems designed to clean up oceans, enabling the reduction of waste in the oceans and improve ocean ecosystems.

Somatic

Series A in 2022
Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

NeuPeak Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
NeuPeak Robotics is an AI and robotics company that develops autonomous robots replacing dexterity intensive farm labor. It offers automated fruit picking service, equipping farmers with their own on-demand, 24/7 robot labor army.

Labrador Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Labrador Systems is a robotics company building a new generation of personal robots to improve the quality of life for millions of people. They are taking the latest tech from those fields to create pragmatic but meaningful applications to support people in everyday life. The company driving the design and implementation of advanced robotics hardware and software systems. Labrador Systems is based in Oak Park, California, USA.

ROVENSO

Convertible Note in 2021
rovenso SA develops and builds remotely operated robots that could operate in rough terrain and perform work for disaster relief. The company’s research and development pipeline includes ROVéo, a four wheeled rover for use in rough terrain and hazardous places; and LISéo, a lightweight immersive control station. Its solutions are used in unsupervised patrolling in warehouses, for detecting water leaks and thermal anomalies, and in outdoor patrolling. rovenso SA was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland.

Unbox Robotics

Series A in 2021
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

iSmart Robot

Convertible Note in 2021
iSmart Robot

Avidbots

Convertible Note in 2021
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2021
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Mowito

Seed Round in 2021
Mowito specializes in developing software solutions and automation technology for mobile robots operating in unstructured environments, including micro-warehouses, often referred to as dark stores. The company focuses on creating picking robots designed to enhance warehouse automation, allowing clients to efficiently manage piece picking tasks. Mowito aims to collaborate with businesses of various sizes to build tailored mobile robot solutions for diverse applications, thereby optimizing the efficiency of warehouse operations.

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2021
CleanRobotics has built an autonomous system, called TrashBot, that makes recycling affordable for businesses and profitable for recycling plants. Using robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence we detect and separate landfill waste from recyclables while gathering useful data for recyclers, reducing waste hauling costs for businesses, and replacing expensive waste receptacles.

Vici Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Vici Robotics is a commercial RaaS (Robot as a Service) company focused on boosting retailers’ productivity through automation technology.

Neptune Robotics

Series A in 2021
Neptune Robotics develops and manufactures underwater drones designed for enterprises in the maritime industry. Its underwater drones reduce the spread of invasive species in the ocean and also include filtration and debris collection systems designed to clean up oceans, enabling the reduction of waste in the oceans and improve ocean ecosystems.

Optio

Seed Round in 2021
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.

Japet Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

Surface

Seed Round in 2021
Surface provides an industrial robotic system adapted to the Asian market to improve the industrial standard and the life of workers. The company distributes 3 main products: The sanding robot, MAKA 4.0 CNC center, and MIRKA automatic sanding tool.

Simbe Robotics

Convertible Note in 2021
Simbe Robotics automates the most mundane, repetitive tasks in retail execution. It's first product, Tally, performs the repetitive and laborious tasks of auditing shelves for out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced items, and pricing errors. Tally operates safely during normal store hours alongside shoppers and employees.

RoboDeck

Convertible Note in 2021
RoboDeck is developing an autonomous robot for cleaning and staining outdoor wooden decks

ViaBot

Seed Round in 2021
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

Unbox Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2021
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

viAct

Seed Round in 2021
viAct.ai focuses on deploying computer vision technology for cost-saving, workers' safety and productivity enhancement in the construction and manufacturing industry. We will share the latest technology news and our on-going efforts to the community who are working in either construction or manufacturing field.

Tarantula Robotics

Convertible Note in 2021
Tarantula Robotics develops an autonomous filming robot technology. The company's technology is a motorized robotic camera with entity detection and focus, auto-video editing, and cloud uploading, which enable users to generate high-quality video content easily. It was founded in 2018 in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

Emys

Seed Round in 2021
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

viAct

Seed Round in 2020
viAct.ai focuses on deploying computer vision technology for cost-saving, workers' safety and productivity enhancement in the construction and manufacturing industry. We will share the latest technology news and our on-going efforts to the community who are working in either construction or manufacturing field.

xRobotics

Convertible Note in 2020
xRobotics specializes in developing and manufacturing an innovative pizza-making robot tailored for the pizza restaurant industry. This automated solution addresses complex mechanical challenges and incorporates unique patented technologies to enhance the cooking process. The robot accommodates commonly used pizza sizes and adjusts production speed based on order sequences, ensuring improved productivity and consistency. It also features API integration, allowing for seamless operation and full automation of ingredient handling. Comprising a team of industry experts with backgrounds in leading companies such as Tesla, General Electric, SpaceX, and Boeing, xRobotics aims to elevate automation in the pizza sector, ultimately delivering a more efficient and high-quality pizza-making experience.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2020
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

Opentrons

Series B in 2020
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Elephant Robotics

Convertible Note in 2020
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2020
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2020
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

HausBots

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HausBots Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and manufacturing wall-climbing robots for various industrial applications. Their primary product, the V1 Wall Climbing Robot, is engineered to navigate rough surfaces, making it suitable for exterior and warehouse painting, as well as high-definition visual inspections and building infrastructure surveys. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance the maintenance and protection of the built environment.

Tumi Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Tumi Robotics provides inspection and monitoring solutions for areas of difficult access and intensive capital infrastructure that protects the people, environment, and the assets of its clients. It was established in 2016 and is headquartered in San Miguel, Lima, Peru.

Membio

Seed Round in 2020
Developing hardware for manufacturing next-generation medicines.

Membio

Seed Round in 2020
Developing hardware for manufacturing next-generation medicines.

NeuPeak Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
NeuPeak Robotics is an AI and robotics company that develops autonomous robots replacing dexterity intensive farm labor. It offers automated fruit picking service, equipping farmers with their own on-demand, 24/7 robot labor army.

Somatic

Seed Round in 2020
Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

Reest

Convertible Note in 2020
Reest aims to make farming easy by using robots to automate farming processes. The company was founded in 2019 by Petro Shmigelskyi and Denys Kotelovych.

Unbox Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

viAct

Angel Round in 2020
viAct.ai focuses on deploying computer vision technology for cost-saving, workers' safety and productivity enhancement in the construction and manufacturing industry. We will share the latest technology news and our on-going efforts to the community who are working in either construction or manufacturing field.

Youibot

Convertible Note in 2020
Youibot has researched and developed autonomous mobile robot platform independently, based on the latest generation of laser radar and visual real-time SLAM map creation and navigation technology. Equipped with indoor and outdoor robot navigation system with core technology advantages, Youibot provides domestic first-class intelligent mobile robot system and highly competitive industry solutions.

Robomart

Convertible Note in 2019
Robomart, Inc. is a full-stack robotics company that has created the world's first store-hailing platform and the fastest way to shop. Robomarts are on-demand mobile stores, engineered with cutting-edge tech, including automation, a proprietary checkout-free system, and purpose-built refrigeration.

Juvo Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Juvo Robotics is bringing the latest advances in technology to the innovation starved, labor intensive Aircraft Ground Handling industry. We are currently developing an end-to-end automated baggage handling system to improve productivity, increase ramp safety and reduce labor costs for airlines and ground handlers.

ROVENSO

Seed Round in 2019
rovenso SA develops and builds remotely operated robots that could operate in rough terrain and perform work for disaster relief. The company’s research and development pipeline includes ROVéo, a four wheeled rover for use in rough terrain and hazardous places; and LISéo, a lightweight immersive control station. Its solutions are used in unsupervised patrolling in warehouses, for detecting water leaks and thermal anomalies, and in outdoor patrolling. rovenso SA was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

Vertiq

Seed Round in 2019
Born out of the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab, IQ is a tech startup that delivers the ultimate motor module for versatility and performance. They first gained recognition in the robotics community for their Anticogging technology, and since, they have developed advanced motion control systems that allow their electric motors to achieve increased power and efficiency, as well as superior position and velocity control. Six years worth of development allows us to incorporate both public and proprietary algorithms to deliver the highest performance and reliability.

xRobotics

Seed Round in 2019
xRobotics specializes in developing and manufacturing an innovative pizza-making robot tailored for the pizza restaurant industry. This automated solution addresses complex mechanical challenges and incorporates unique patented technologies to enhance the cooking process. The robot accommodates commonly used pizza sizes and adjusts production speed based on order sequences, ensuring improved productivity and consistency. It also features API integration, allowing for seamless operation and full automation of ingredient handling. Comprising a team of industry experts with backgrounds in leading companies such as Tesla, General Electric, SpaceX, and Boeing, xRobotics aims to elevate automation in the pizza sector, ultimately delivering a more efficient and high-quality pizza-making experience.

Blue Planet

Seed Round in 2019
Blue Planet is on a mission to automate services from creation to delivery, across both physical and virtual domains.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2019
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Japet Medical

Convertible Note in 2019
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

Labrador Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Labrador Systems is a robotics company building a new generation of personal robots to improve the quality of life for millions of people. They are taking the latest tech from those fields to create pragmatic but meaningful applications to support people in everyday life. The company driving the design and implementation of advanced robotics hardware and software systems. Labrador Systems is based in Oak Park, California, USA.

iSmart Robot

Convertible Note in 2019
iSmart Robot

ViaBot

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

Unbox Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Petronics

Convertible Note in 2019
Petronics develops and offers robotic pets for cats. It offers Mousr, a robotic toy that includes 360-degree vision, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth features. Petronics was founded in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.

Avidbots

Series B in 2019
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Youibot

Seed Round in 2019
Youibot has researched and developed autonomous mobile robot platform independently, based on the latest generation of laser radar and visual real-time SLAM map creation and navigation technology. Equipped with indoor and outdoor robot navigation system with core technology advantages, Youibot provides domestic first-class intelligent mobile robot system and highly competitive industry solutions.

Robomart

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robomart, Inc. is a full-stack robotics company that has created the world's first store-hailing platform and the fastest way to shop. Robomarts are on-demand mobile stores, engineered with cutting-edge tech, including automation, a proprietary checkout-free system, and purpose-built refrigeration.

Emys

Seed Round in 2018
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Seed Round in 2018
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

thingc

Pre Seed Round in 2018
thingc is an ag-tech company focused on addressing the labor shortages faced by farmers through the development of an on-demand workforce powered by artificial intelligence and robotics. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the company has reimagined traditional farming equipment by creating small-scale, lightweight, and fully electric robots capable of performing various agricultural tasks. Their initial offering is an automated weeding robot designed specifically for the organic horticulture sector, where labor costs are a growing concern. thingc employs a "Weeding-as-a-Service" model, providing farmers with weed-free areas at a flat per-hectare rate. The versatile design of these robots allows for interchangeable tools to accommodate different farming applications. In addition to its robotic solutions, thingc also offers consulting services to enhance communication infrastructure and technology implementation in regional farming areas, ultimately enabling farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Forward Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Forward Robotics develops heavy-lift, long range cargo drones using proprietary avionics and control software. They aim to transform supply chain logistics with DroneLink and on-demand distribution.

Carbon Robotics

Convertible Note in 2018
Carbon Robotics makes advanced robotics dramatically more accessible to help solve some of society's most intractable problems. Carbon Robotics is bringing advanced robotics to the masses. One of the Top 50 "most influential public & private companies in the global robotics industry" by the Robotics Business Review in 2016.

iSmart Robot

Seed Round in 2018
iSmart Robot

Robo Wunderkind

Venture Round in 2018
Robo Wunderkind is a startup based in Vienna, Austria. We build tools that enhance the way kids play, learn, and create with tech in school and at home. Our award-winning robotics kits empower kids to learn to code through the joy of play. Based in Vienna as well as San Francisco, California. In the summer of 2014, the team was part of the first worldwide hardware accelerator HAX. The progress made there was incorporated into Robo, earning them the "Robot of the Year" Award from Festo and the Austrian Startup of the Year Award in 2015.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

ViSR

Seed Round in 2018
ViSR is an AI Computer-Vision company for industrial automation that provides intelligent vision to robotics. They offer technology solutions that help manufacturing companies automate processes that previously were too complex for traditional computer-vision techniques. Their easy-to-use web-app allows manufacturers to upload image data sets and have them labelled, resulting in extremely fast turn-around time for integrating customized AI-based solutions.

Avidbots

Seed Round in 2018
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

Japet Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

Vertiq

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Born out of the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab, IQ is a tech startup that delivers the ultimate motor module for versatility and performance. They first gained recognition in the robotics community for their Anticogging technology, and since, they have developed advanced motion control systems that allow their electric motors to achieve increased power and efficiency, as well as superior position and velocity control. Six years worth of development allows us to incorporate both public and proprietary algorithms to deliver the highest performance and reliability.

ViaBot

Pre Seed Round in 2017
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

Japet Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

Youibot

Seed Round in 2017
Youibot has researched and developed autonomous mobile robot platform independently, based on the latest generation of laser radar and visual real-time SLAM map creation and navigation technology. Equipped with indoor and outdoor robot navigation system with core technology advantages, Youibot provides domestic first-class intelligent mobile robot system and highly competitive industry solutions.

STEERING AI

Seed Round in 2017
Steering AI Technologies Co. Ltd engages in the development of hardware and software technologies and services in the field of autonomous driving. Its products include smart steering box, a driving box that monitors fatigue driving; intelligent steering wheel cover that engages in steering wheel motion information and the driver's physiological feature recognition; and vehicle network cloud platform. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Xi'an, China.

Galactica Biotech

Seed Round in 2017
Galactica Biotech Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Cork, Ireland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions for drug design, machine learning, and systems biology. The company focuses on drug repurposing, utilizing its technology to identify new applications for existing molecules in both market and development phases. This innovative approach aims to discover treatments for major and orphan diseases, thereby reducing risks for patients and minimizing time and costs for pharmaceutical companies.

Unsupervised AI

Convertible Note in 2017
unsupervised.ai, SA builds Aida, a robotic device for e-commerce deliveries. The company also develops tools for fleet management as well as mission scheduling to plan deliveries for the robots or to perform remote diagnostics, and uses machine learning for simulation. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Gif-sur-Yvette, France with an additional office in Shenzhen, China.

Unsupervised AI

Seed Round in 2017
unsupervised.ai, SA builds Aida, a robotic device for e-commerce deliveries. The company also develops tools for fleet management as well as mission scheduling to plan deliveries for the robots or to perform remote diagnostics, and uses machine learning for simulation. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Gif-sur-Yvette, France with an additional office in Shenzhen, China.

Petronics

Seed Round in 2017
Petronics develops and offers robotic pets for cats. It offers Mousr, a robotic toy that includes 360-degree vision, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth features. Petronics was founded in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.

Carbon Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Carbon Robotics makes advanced robotics dramatically more accessible to help solve some of society's most intractable problems. Carbon Robotics is bringing advanced robotics to the masses. One of the Top 50 "most influential public & private companies in the global robotics industry" by the Robotics Business Review in 2016.

Frobot

Convertible Note in 2016
Frobot Inc. manufactures and sells yogurt vending machines. It offers Frobot, an automated machine that dispenses frozen yogurt into the cup with the swipe of a credit card; and produces fresh frozen yogurt. The company sells its products through pre booking/reservation basis in the United States and internationally. Frobot Inc. is based in Palo Alto, California.

Elephant Robotics

Convertible Note in 2016
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2016
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Beetl Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Beetl Robotics is bringing Robotics-as-a-Service to the consumer market. We are an experienced, multidisciplinary team of engineers leveraging cloud computing, machine learning and computer vision to liberate consumers from their most hated chores.

Japet Medical

Convertible Note in 2016
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

SwapBots

Convertible Note in 2016
SwapBots are collectible, customisable toys that are brought to life using augmented reality.

Plecobot

Seed Round in 2016
Plecobot specializes in researching and developing the robots working in high-risk industry, polluted environment and heavy physical labor industry and also the robots working for people's daily life. The company was cofounded by Changzhen Liu, the master of UCL, and Sixin Chen who have won International Robots Olympic WRC and FRC competitions and achieved the Awards of Outstanding Contribution to the Youth Science and Technology Education.

Robolink

Seed Round in 2016
Robolink, Inc offers programming courses for developing drones and robots. It develops and market robotics education kits, including codrone lite, codrone pro, and rokit smart. The company operates robotics and programming learning center and offers programming education. It also works with schools in the San Diego area to provide after school programs and allow students to access robotics education. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Diego, California.

Frobot

Seed Round in 2016
Frobot Inc. manufactures and sells yogurt vending machines. It offers Frobot, an automated machine that dispenses frozen yogurt into the cup with the swipe of a credit card; and produces fresh frozen yogurt. The company sells its products through pre booking/reservation basis in the United States and internationally. Frobot Inc. is based in Palo Alto, California.

Emys

Seed Round in 2016
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Japet Medical

Seed Round in 2016
Japet Medical Devices is a French biomedical company developing robotic equipment for the most advanced quality of treatment. They dedicate each day to develop efficient and user-friendly innovative solutions with the belief that these technologies will change the quality of life of many people.

Xiamen Hauwei Robot

Seed Round in 2016
Xiamen Hauwei Robot

Mofily

Seed Round in 2016
MOFILY proposed the world's first artificial intelligence motocycle early warning assistance system YoCam Dash, the use of artificial intelligence and panoramic camera combination to provide motocycle Knight traffic records, to Car notification, lane offset and road conditions

Artronics

Seed Round in 2016
Artronics provides a range of services from data-acquisition and recording to telemetry to navigation and sensors for aerospace, automotive, military, and marine markets.