Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, established in 2006, is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations. Based in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in 22 locations worldwide, the company runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, fostering collaboration between major corporations and high-quality startups. These programs span sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, IoT, Brand & Retail, Mobility, and Health & Wellness, among others. Plug and Play invests in seed, angel, and Series A rounds, with a focus on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Since inception, their startup community has raised over $9 billion in venture funding, with notable success stories including Dropbox, PayPal, and LendingClub.

Anas Abdelrahim

Associate

Neda Amidi

President

Amir Amidi

Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Practice

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Davis Auksmuksts

Investor

Roberto Reyes Balcorta

Partner

Agata Baryzewska

Investor

Thomas Bigagli

Partner

Wade Bitaraf

Co-Founder

Kieran Borrett

Director, United Kingdom

Noreen Brar

Associate

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Andres Carbonell

Investor

Jeff Chien

Senior Vice President, China Partnership

Kristi Choi

Investor

Matthew Claxton

Partner and Global Director of Sustainability

Alex Cobos

Director, Mexico

Nick Daley

Associate

George Damouny

Partner

Andres Diaz

Associate

Dana Diefendorf

Senior Associate

Roy Djunaidi

Investor

Tarek Elessawi

Principal

Sean Elmurib

Associate

Stefan Faistenauer

Investor

Garnett Ge

Ventures Associate, Cross Border

Eugenio Gonzalez De Pena

Principal

Omer Gozen Ph.D

Partner

Gemma Guilera

Senior Partner Success Manager

Aziz El Hachem

North Africa Director

Karima El Hakim

Country Director - Egypt

Alex Hemmerlein

Associate

Jackie Hernandez

Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships and Founding Member

Andrea Sanchez

Director

Maximillian Jungreis

Investor

Salim Laouiti

Investor

Natasha Low

Associate

Tanya Ma

Investor

Milad Malek

Senior Associate

Alireza Masrour

General Partner

Evan Matuszak

Investor

Javier Megias

Managing Partner

Omeed Mehrinfar

Managing Partner, Middle-East

Juan Naveira

Associate

Kevin Parakkattu

Principal

Alberto Pascual

Investor

Amit Patel

Investor

Blanca Ribas Pombo

Investor

Leonardo Rocchetti

Investor

Julianne Roseman

Senior Associate

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Letizia Royo-Villanova

Investor

Michelle Shi

Associate

Li Shing

International Operations Associate

Noorjit Sidhu

Senior Associate

Janis Skriveris

Principal

Kohei Suzuki

Associate

Erena Estellés Tatay

Ventures Analyst

Saleh Tavajoh

Investor

Pouya Tehranian

Director, Brand and Retail

Andy Toth

Investment Director, Plug and Play Ventures

Alexander Tran

Partner

Philippe Vincent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Carolin Wais

Partner

Zora Wang

Investor

Connie Weisman

Co-Founder, Cleveland and Director, Plug and Play Enterprise 2.0

Fan Wen

Associate

Kevin Withstandley

Vice President, Partner Success

Claire Xiong

Director

Vanessa Yang

Investor

Ivan Zgomba

Partner

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China and Senior Technology Analyst

Lindsay Lebahn

Senior Program Manager and Director

Rouzbeh Borhani

Head of Semiconductors

Darren (Yaodong) Yang

Associate

Past deals in Robotics

Olivaw Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Olivaw Robotics is a platform developed to help robot manufacturers, distributors in operating their own robotic networks.

The Rubic

Pre Seed Round in 2024
The Rubic is a robotics company that develops autonomous, system-agnostic robotic solutions for industrial and logistics environments. It specializes in custom robotics, vision and integrated systems, and provides engineering services including electrical and mechanical design, consulting, and product development. The company deploys AI-enabled robotics and perception technologies such as vision, lidar, and depth sensing to operate within existing facilities. Its autonomous drone system supports inventory cycle counting and parcel and container locating in large-scale settings like airports, cargo terminals, and shipping ports, recording and reading locations to improve accuracy. Beyond hardware, The Rubic offers engineering, automation, testing, inspection, and other services focused on optimizing picking and packing operations. The overall aim is to streamline warehousing and logistics workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across industrial processes.

Evitado Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Evitado Technologies specializes in automating airport operations through the development of an advanced automation platform. This platform utilizes algorithms to facilitate the autonomous movement of ground assets and provides real-time insights for operational decision-making. The company's initial product is a portable LiDAR collision avoidance system designed to mitigate the risk of aircraft ground collisions, addressing a significant challenge within the aviation industry. This system enhances the safety and efficiency of moving complex assets, such as commercial aircraft, during their operations on the tarmac and in hangars. By offering advanced collision warnings and detailed digital feedback, Evitado aims to reduce the occurrences of costly incidents like hangar rash, laying the groundwork for further functionalities within its airport automation solutions.

MiiCare

Seed Round in 2024
MiiCare designs an AI-driven home care platform for aging individuals, co-created with older adults, families, and caregivers. It transforms homes into safe, connected spaces using telehealth devices, passive sensors, acoustic sensing, and AI digital therapeutics. The platform's conversational AI, Monica, acts as a health coach, monitoring users' homes, ensuring medication adherence, motivating healthy habits, and alerting caregivers to behavior or health changes. MiiCare aims to reduce care costs, staff burden, and hospitalizations while improving user engagement.

Joule Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Joule Labs is a company focused on enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience through innovative technology. It specializes in developing software that facilitates the discovery, scheduling, and booking of available EV chargers. The company has created a robotic mobile EV charging platform that is designed to serve various parking spaces, incorporating mobile battery pods and autonomous robots. This technology aims to streamline the charging process by eliminating challenges such as navigating limited charging spaces and dealing with malfunctioning charging equipment. Joule Labs enables parking lot and garage owners to efficiently manage EV charging operations, covering aspects from maintenance and upkeep to monitoring usage and revenue generation.

Einride

Secondary Market in 2023
Einride AB, established in 2016, specializes in sustainable freight transportation. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, the company manufactures electric trucks, known as Einride Pods, for road freight. These vehicles are designed for autonomous operation, reducing emissions and enhancing safety. Einride also offers digital platforms for clients to plan, order, and track shipments, providing real-time data and insights. Notably, Einride became the first company to operate an autonomous, electric freight vehicle on a public road in 2019.

Soter AI

Seed Round in 2022
Soter AI is an IT firm founded in 2020 and based in Orange County, California. The company specializes in anomaly detection and autonomous robotic operation surveillance. Soter AI operates a mission control and navigational planning platform designed to enhance operational management and problem-solving. This platform enables users to visually construct functions by linking various tasks, such as target searching and anomaly identification. Through its innovative technology, Soter AI aims to reduce the time, cost, and expertise needed to build, deploy, and analyze complex missions across diverse applications.

Einride

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Einride AB, established in 2016, specializes in sustainable freight transportation. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, the company manufactures electric trucks, known as Einride Pods, for road freight. These vehicles are designed for autonomous operation, reducing emissions and enhancing safety. Einride also offers digital platforms for clients to plan, order, and track shipments, providing real-time data and insights. Notably, Einride became the first company to operate an autonomous, electric freight vehicle on a public road in 2019.

Slip Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Slip Robotics specializes in automated trailer loading and unloading technology. Its SlipBot robots enable truck drivers to load/unload trailers in under five minutes with a single button command, reducing wait times and improving safety across supply chains.

WAKU Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2019, WAKU Robotics specializes in digital solutions for selecting, planning, and procuring optimal robot solutions. Its flagship product, WAKU Care, is a software platform for efficient maintenance and after-sales management of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company serves international clients, offering services such as repair coordination, process improvement, and spare part management.

HausBots

Seed Round in 2022
HausBots Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and manufacturing wall-climbing robots for painting and decorating across various industries. Their flagship product, the V1 Wall Climbing Robot, is capable of navigating rough surfaces to perform tasks such as exterior and warehouse painting, high-definition visual inspections, and building and infrastructure surveys. The company's mission is to leverage technology to protect and maintain the built environment, enhancing productivity for clients by automating maintenance tasks at height.

NODE Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
NODE Robotics specializes in developing end-to-end software solutions for autonomous intralogistics. Their flagship product, NODE.OS, enables seamless integration of heterogeneous Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from various vendors into a single, autonomous fleet. This platform offers online route planning and dynamic motion planning, allowing businesses to operate multi-vendor AMR fleets with minimal commissioning efforts, thereby enhancing flexibility and autonomy in modern factories.

Syncware

Convertible Note in 2022
Syncware, founded in 2021 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing advanced technologies for warehouse management and robotics. The company offers a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance warehouse operations by analyzing factors such as picking routes, slotting strategies, and warehouse layouts. This optimization allows logistics companies to streamline their operations and potentially reduce staffing needs. Additionally, Syncware focuses on enabling collaborative robotics, essential for facilitating construction in space, thus addressing the growing demand for efficient and coordinated robotic systems.

Einride

Series B in 2021
Einride AB, established in 2016, specializes in sustainable freight transportation. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, the company manufactures electric trucks, known as Einride Pods, for road freight. These vehicles are designed for autonomous operation, reducing emissions and enhancing safety. Einride also offers digital platforms for clients to plan, order, and track shipments, providing real-time data and insights. Notably, Einride became the first company to operate an autonomous, electric freight vehicle on a public road in 2019.

iLife

Convertible Note in 2021
Headquartered in Shenzhen, It have R&D centers in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and two large manufacturing bases in Shenzhen and Dongguan, which make ILIFE ranking top among China' s leading companies in intelligent cleaning robot industry.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

Flexiv

Series B in 2020
Flexiv develops adaptive robots integrating force control, computer vision, and AI technologies. Its flagship product, RIZON, is used in industries like automotive electronics, new energy, and aerospace for tasks such as curved-surface processing and assembly. Founded in 2016, Flexiv has offices in China and the US.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

WAKU Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2019, WAKU Robotics specializes in digital solutions for selecting, planning, and procuring optimal robot solutions. Its flagship product, WAKU Care, is a software platform for efficient maintenance and after-sales management of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company serves international clients, offering services such as repair coordination, process improvement, and spare part management.

ORCA-TECH

Series A in 2020
ORCA-TECH is a technology company based in Xi'an, China, founded in 2017, specializing in aquatic self-driving technology. The company develops unmanned water surface driving products, including the ORCA SMURF, a robot designed for cleaning debris from water bodies. ORCA-TECH's services extend beyond waste management to include lake and river conservation, reservoir monitoring, and various solutions aimed at promoting water conservation. Through its innovative products and services, ORCA-TECH addresses critical environmental challenges related to water quality and ecosystem preservation.

LearningPal

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
LearningPal offers an AI-driven enterprise solution that converts paper documents into structured data efficiently. It employs advanced handwriting recognition technology to accommodate various templates and writing styles, aiming to automate repetitive office tasks and maximize productivity.

NGD Systems

Series C in 2020
NGD Systems develops advanced computational storage drives (CSDs), enabling customers to process data where it resides. Their products offer high capacity, power efficiency, and small form factors, ideal for edge computing networks, AI/ML applications, CDNs, and hyperscale environments.

Seyo

Seed Round in 2020
Seyo Limited, incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a fleet management platform that facilitates the operation of heterogeneous fleets of mobile robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The company's platform enables these robots to collaborate and optimize tasks autonomously and in real-time, eliminating the need for human intervention or internet connectivity. By streamlining processes from goods in to goods out, Seyo supports warehouses in achieving comprehensive automation, allowing users to harness the full potential of their robotic networks in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Zadar Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

Einride

Series A in 2019
Einride AB, established in 2016, specializes in sustainable freight transportation. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, the company manufactures electric trucks, known as Einride Pods, for road freight. These vehicles are designed for autonomous operation, reducing emissions and enhancing safety. Einride also offers digital platforms for clients to plan, order, and track shipments, providing real-time data and insights. Notably, Einride became the first company to operate an autonomous, electric freight vehicle on a public road in 2019.

Semblr Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Semblr Technologies Limited is a manufacturer of robotics and automation equipment focused on transforming the construction industry. Established in 2018 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company develops construction robots and integrates them with a robot-oriented building information modeling (BIM) workflow. This innovative approach allows for a fully digital construction process, encompassing design, fabrication, and completion, thereby addressing the inefficiencies of traditional manual methods. Semblr's technology significantly reduces the need for manual labor—by up to 90%—and provides precise, time-specific documentation of the construction process. By combining advanced robotics with BIM, Semblr aims to enhance productivity in construction, a sector that has historically lagged behind others in terms of automation and efficiency.

AutoX

Series A in 2019
AutoX, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing software solutions for self-driving cars. Founded in 2016, AutoX utilizes a camera-based system combined with artificial intelligence to achieve level 5 full autonomy in its vehicles. The company's autonomous driving platform is designed to navigate complex urban traffic conditions, providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for autonomous transportation. AutoX has been recognized for its advancements in the field, having received the second fully driverless RoboTaxi permit in California. The company's mission is to democratize autonomy, aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of fully driverless vehicles and enhance everyday convenience for users.

Rugged Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Rugged Robotics Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing robotic platforms tailored for the commercial construction industry. The company focuses on intelligent automation technologies designed to enhance productivity and efficiency on construction sites. One of its key products, the Mark I, marks architectural and engineering designs directly onto concrete floors, thereby assisting construction workers with precise layout tasks. This robotic solution not only replaces traditional manual methods, which are often slow and prone to errors, but also offers a layout-as-a-service model, enabling contractors to access these technologies without significant upfront investment. Through its innovative hardware-enabled solutions, Rugged Robotics addresses specific challenges within the construction sector, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for contractors.

Ducktrain

Convertible Note in 2019
Ducktrain is a developer of electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms and automation solutions that facilitate efficient and environmentally friendly logistics operations, promoting zero emissions. Ducktrain's technology not only modernizes urban logistics but also provides the capability to upgrade hardware and software, ensuring continuous efficiency and functionality for transporters. By utilizing a unique system where multiple vehicle platforms, referred to as "ducks," can form a train, Ducktrain optimizes the transportation process, ultimately transforming the landscape of urban and industrial logistics.

Seyo

Venture Round in 2019
Seyo Limited, incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a fleet management platform that facilitates the operation of heterogeneous fleets of mobile robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The company's platform enables these robots to collaborate and optimize tasks autonomously and in real-time, eliminating the need for human intervention or internet connectivity. By streamlining processes from goods in to goods out, Seyo supports warehouses in achieving comprehensive automation, allowing users to harness the full potential of their robotic networks in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Wutton

Angel Round in 2019
Wutton is a Shenzhen-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of artificial intelligence-based educational robots for children aged three to six years. The company creates interactive learning experiences through a set of small, sensor-equipped squares that respond to children's gestures, enabling engaging content playback and educational games. Wutton aims to simplify education and enhance the joy of learning by integrating hardware, software, and educational content into a cohesive ecosystem. The company's founding team brings extensive experience from the children's smart hardware industry, focusing on creating products that foster healthy and happy development in children. With a target audience that includes traditional toys, mobile devices, and early education robots, Wutton seeks to innovate in the realm of children's education through interactive and playful learning solutions.

Tend.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Tend.ai Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud robotics software specifically for machine tending. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, the company provides an innovative solution through its in.view software, which enables users to remotely monitor and analyze the performance of production robots in real-time using mobile devices. Tend.ai's technology harnesses machine learning to predict failures in robots and factory equipment, facilitating efficient monitoring and control. The company’s intelligent control software simplifies smart manufacturing for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to manage any robot tending any machine from any location. Additionally, Tend.ai offers the Cell.Mate edge device, which ensures secure communication between the robot and the software without exposing vulnerabilities to the internet, thus enhancing operational security.

Southie Autonomy

Convertible Note in 2019
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Southie Autonomy develops robot software that enables industrial robots to be repurposed and redeployed by users without specialized skills. Its system aims to reduce time, cost, and skill barriers for applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly.

6d bytes

Series A in 2019
6D Bytes Inc., also known as Blendid, is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing and operating autonomous robotic stations for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice environments. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes advanced technologies, including robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, to create innovative food robotics kiosks. These kiosks operate independently to prepare and serve fresh smoothies using a variety of ingredients, such as mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, without human intervention. By leveraging these technologies, 6D Bytes aims to revolutionize the preparation and serving processes within the food and beverage industry, promoting healthier eating options.

Gideon

Convertible Note in 2018
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Woobo

Seed Round in 2018
Woobo, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing companion robots for children, designed to engage and educate through interactive content. The robots utilize advanced voice recognition and robotics technology to create a responsive and engaging experience for young users. Woobo's products are equipped with a variety of educational materials aimed at sparking curiosity and fostering learning. Additionally, the company provides a smartphone application that allows parents to connect with their children by sending voice messages, establishing daily routines, and tracking developmental milestones through data insights.

Toposens

Seed Round in 2018
Toposens is a company that specializes in the development of three-dimensional ultrasonic sensor systems, which utilize the principle of echolocation to localize objects and people in real-time. Their innovative technology is designed to enhance safety through high-performance detection capabilities, primarily for applications in automotive, smart buildings, and robotics. By providing an affordable alternative to expensive and outdated technologies, Toposens aims to meet the advanced technological needs of various industries. The company's solutions facilitate near-field collision avoidance, ensuring a higher degree of safety in environments where precise object detection is critical. Through collaboration with established industrial and high-tech companies, Toposens is committed to advancing the field of 3D ultrasonic sensing.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2018
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Locomation

Seed Round in 2018
Locomation, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in developing a trucking technology platform that integrates artificial intelligence with driver assistance. Founded in 2016, Locomation focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in the trucking industry through its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system. This innovative approach features a human-guided autonomous system where one truck follows another, allowing for a combination of human oversight and automation. The company's technology aims to reduce trucking costs while minimizing accidents, catering to both commercial and defense applications.

NGD Systems

Series B in 2018
NGD Systems develops advanced computational storage drives (CSDs), enabling customers to process data where it resides. Their products offer high capacity, power efficiency, and small form factors, ideal for edge computing networks, AI/ML applications, CDNs, and hyperscale environments.

6d bytes

Seed Round in 2017
6D Bytes Inc., also known as Blendid, is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing and operating autonomous robotic stations for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice environments. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes advanced technologies, including robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, to create innovative food robotics kiosks. These kiosks operate independently to prepare and serve fresh smoothies using a variety of ingredients, such as mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, without human intervention. By leveraging these technologies, 6D Bytes aims to revolutionize the preparation and serving processes within the food and beverage industry, promoting healthier eating options.

Fellow AI

Venture Round in 2017
Fellow AI, founded in 2011 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in designing and developing advanced robotics and software solutions tailored for retail environments. The company's notable products include NAVII and Oshbot, which help retailers efficiently manage inventory. With support from prominent venture funding, Fellow AI has established partnerships with several Fortune 100 companies and has successfully expanded into new markets by leveraging its expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and the Internet of Things. The company's innovative technology has garnered attention from major media outlets, highlighting its impact on the retail industry.

Keethings

Angel Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Keethings develops a messaging and collaboration platform tailored for industrial settings. It offers Digital Workspace, enabling real-time interaction between users, software, and hardware to make decisions and act on machines promptly. Serving manufacturing sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive, and maintenance, Keethings simplifies human-machine interactions through virtual workspaces.

ZhenRobotics

Seed Round in 2016
ZhenRobotics is an information technology and services company specializing in the development of autonomous package delivery robots designed for the last kilometer of logistics. The company leverages artificial intelligence and advanced robotics technologies to create efficient delivery solutions, aiming to reduce logistics costs and enhance operational efficiency. With a team composed of experts from prestigious institutions such as ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, Tsinghua University, and Alibaba, ZhenRobotics focuses on intelligent delivery systems like its flagship product, Zhenjidihu. This robot utilizes sophisticated navigation capabilities, including simultaneous mapping, localization, and obstacle detection through deep learning and machine learning techniques. ZhenRobotics' innovations are particularly beneficial for university campuses, where they help streamline logistics processes and minimize the need for human intervention in express deliveries and take-out services.

Grabit

Series B in 2016
Grabit, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in electroadhesion-based gripping solutions for robotics and material handling. Founded in 2011, Grabit develops innovative products designed to enhance productivity in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and apparel. Its offerings include Stackit, an auto-layering robot that utilizes electroadhesive grippers for stacking materials; Meterit, a gravity-fed conveyor equipped with an electroadhesive film for intelligent load handling; and Conveyit, a system that employs an electroadhesive belt to secure items for automated sorting and delayering. The company serves several Fortune 500 clients, providing advanced solutions that facilitate efficient operations in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and package shipping. In December 2019, Grabit filed for reorganization under Chapter 11, indicating a restructuring phase in its business operations.

6d bytes

Convertible Note in 2016
6D Bytes Inc., also known as Blendid, is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing and operating autonomous robotic stations for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice environments. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes advanced technologies, including robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence, to create innovative food robotics kiosks. These kiosks operate independently to prepare and serve fresh smoothies using a variety of ingredients, such as mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, without human intervention. By leveraging these technologies, 6D Bytes aims to revolutionize the preparation and serving processes within the food and beverage industry, promoting healthier eating options.

NGD Systems

Venture Round in 2016
NGD Systems develops advanced computational storage drives (CSDs), enabling customers to process data where it resides. Their products offer high capacity, power efficiency, and small form factors, ideal for edge computing networks, AI/ML applications, CDNs, and hyperscale environments.

BLOCKS

Seed Round in 2015
BLOCKS offers a modular sensor platform designed for the industrial workforce, centered around a customizable wristband. This device integrates various plug-and-play sensors that enable the collection of biometric and environmental data, tailored specifically to meet the needs of each industrial client. The wristband provides contextual insights, such as workforce location during emergencies, proximity to hazardous materials, and real-time health metrics, all aimed at enhancing safety and productivity in diverse sectors. By processing this data, BLOCKS helps organizations to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Knightscope

Series A in 2014
Knightscope develops autonomous security robots that predict and prevent crimes. Its solutions combine self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence, serving industries such as law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses.

Augmented Pixels

Seed Round in 2014
Augmented Pixels Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for drones and robotics. Founded in 2010, the company develops a range of products that utilize visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and sensor fusion technologies. Its offerings include a Vision Processing Unit for obstacle detection and autonomous exploration, a SLAM SDK for data integration from various sensors, and Stereo Cameras aimed at enhancing localization and object detection. Augmented Pixels also provides platforms for pre-programmed drone flights and robots tailored for applications in healthcare, security, and warehouse management. Additionally, the company focuses on 3D geolocation and mapping through innovative solutions like CorpMap.AI for indoor logistics and GlobalMap.AI for crowdsourcing 3D maps, contributing to the creation of digital twins of physical environments.

SE3 Labs

SE3 Labs specializes in developing computer vision and AI platforms, empowering developers to build data processing pipelines and spatial computing products. Their platform accelerates development, simplifies complex pipeline construction, maintains data organization, facilitates result sharing, and enables rapid prototyping with ready-to-use algorithms. Key industries served include defense, construction, and smart systems, aiming to enhance real-time awareness.

Facilis.ai

Facilis.ai is an autonomous AI agent that trivializes manufacturing analytics and process control using Industrial Autonomous AI Agents.

Shyld AI

Shyld AI is a healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-driven infection control systems for healthcare facilities. Their platform automates real-time device management, autonomously eliminates pathogens, and provides comprehensive data reporting, aiming to enhance patient and staff safety.

RM Robot

RM Robotech delivers AI-powered robots and full ecosystems to transform hospitality with seamless tech solutions.
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