Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a global accelerator and venture capital firm focusing on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. It runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, providing a platform for startups to connect with major corporations and investors. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation across various sectors, including fintech, health technology, retail, and sustainability. Plug and Play also offers resources such as funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities to support startups in refining their business models and gaining market traction. With a presence in multiple locations worldwide, the firm has cultivated a vast network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, facilitating significant investments and fostering technological advancement.

Anas Abdelrahim

Associate

Neda Amidi

President

Amir Amidi

Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Practice

Davis Auksmuksts

Investor

Roberto Reyes Balcorta

Partner

Agata Baryzewska

Investor

Thomas Bigagli

Investor

Wade Bitaraf

Founder, Energy and Sustainability

Marc Bouchet

Analyst

Noreen Brar

Associate

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Andres Carbonell

Investor

Jeff Chien

Senior Vice President, China Partnership

Kristi Choi

Investor

Matthew Claxton

Global Director

Alex Cobos

Director, Mexico

George Damouny

Partner

William Decker

Co-Founder and Head of Media and Advertising

Andres Diaz

Associate

Dana Diefendorf

Associate

Roy Djunaidi

Investor

Tarek Elessawi

Principal

Sean Elmurib

Associate

Stefan Faistenauer

Investor

Garnett Ge

Ventures Associate, Cross Border

Eugenio Gonzalez

Principal

Omer Gozen Ph.D

Partner

Gemma Guilera

Senior Partner Success Manager

Rohit Gupta

Ventures Associate

Aziz El Hachem

North Africa Director

Gijs Dutry van Haeften

Ventures Associate, Insurtech

Karima El Hakim

Country Director - Egypt

Alex Hemmerlein

Associate

Jackie Hernandez

VP of Operations

Maximillian Jungreis

Investor

Salim Laouiti

Investor

Natasha Low

Associate

Tanya Ma

Investor

Milad Malek

Senior Associate

Alireza Masrour

Managing Partner

Evan Matuszak

Investor

Javier Megias

Managing Partner, EMEA VC Fund

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

Noorjit Sidhu

Ventures Associate

Janis Skriveris

Principal

Christopher Sorenson

Managing Director

Erena Estellés Tatay

Ventures Analyst

Saleh Tavajoh

Investor

Alexander Tran

Co-Founder, Playbook and Partner

Philippe Vincent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Zora Wang

Investor

Connie Weisman

VP Corporate Partnershiips - Director of Enterprise 2.0

Kevin Withstandley

Senior Director, Partner Success

Claire Xiong

Director

Vanessa Yang

Investor

Ivan Zgomba

Partner

Bella Zhang

Director of Energy and Sustainability

Darren (Yaodong) Yang

Associate

Past deals in Industrial Automation

WAKU Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing digital solutions for the selection and procurement of mobile robots used in logistics and production environments. The company operates a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform that includes an online comparison site, lotsofbots.com, and a Robot Solution Designer. These tools assist customers in making informed decisions when selecting the most suitable robotic solutions for their needs. In addition to facilitating robot selection, WAKU Robotics offers AI software that enables clients to monitor, quantify, and optimize their robotic workforce post-implementation. This comprehensive approach positions WAKU Robotics as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to enhance automation through mobile robotics.

Basetwo AI

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a low-code artificial intelligence platform intended to enable process engineers to optimize their manufacturing processes in real-time. The company connects to its production and lab/quality databases and uses that data to build explainable hybrid artificial intelligence simulation models and receive recommendations to optimize its critical equipment, to prove a track record of achieving cycle time and operational cost reductions across the pharmaceuticals, materials/chemicals, and aerospace manufacturing industries, enabling manufacturing engineers to foster manufacturing across the global supply chain in less time and costs.

NODE Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a plug-and-play software designed for autonomous intralogistics. The company's software offers online route planning and dynamic motion planning with a focus on driverless transport vehicles and mobile robots which are turned into multi-vendor autonomous collaborative fleets, enabling businesses to operate the fleets holistically.

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.

Automation Hero

Series B in 2021
Automation Hero goes beyond traditional RPA by natively integrating AI to form an enterprise-ready intelligent process automation platform. By intelligently automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Automation Hero improves information worker productivity and drives more successful, optimized business outcomes. Its powerful backend focuses on three key areas: augmenting employee decision making, eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks and automating common customer asks. The platform offers both unattended and attended automations. Its attended version is personified by Robin, a proactive, adaptive and interactive AI assistant to create an approachable integration between AI and humans. Automation Hero empowers organizations to modernize legacy systems without adding heavy IT resources through seamless integration.

Automation Hero

Series B in 2021
Automation Hero goes beyond traditional RPA by natively integrating AI to form an enterprise-ready intelligent process automation platform. By intelligently automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Automation Hero improves information worker productivity and drives more successful, optimized business outcomes. Its powerful backend focuses on three key areas: augmenting employee decision making, eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks and automating common customer asks. The platform offers both unattended and attended automations. Its attended version is personified by Robin, a proactive, adaptive and interactive AI assistant to create an approachable integration between AI and humans. Automation Hero empowers organizations to modernize legacy systems without adding heavy IT resources through seamless integration.

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.

QuoteBeam

Convertible Note in 2021
QuoteBeam offers an AI-based platform designed to streamline the equipment design and manufacturing process for manufacturers. By facilitating collaboration among sales, engineering, and procurement teams, QuoteBeam enables users to rapidly create concept designs and generate business proposals. The platform includes features such as a business proposal creator, project management tools, communication channels, inventory management, and quotation administration. Additionally, it provides oversight of supplier networks, allowing organizations to gain predictive insights into their supply chains. This comprehensive approach helps reduce design and sourcing times, ultimately lowering costs and enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

Flexiv

Series B in 2020
Flexiv Robotics, Ltd. is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. Founded in 2016, the company integrates advanced technologies such as force control, computer vision, and AI to create robotic systems capable of handling complex tasks in dynamic environments. Its flagship product, RIZON, is designed for applications including curved-surface processing and assembly. Flexiv's adaptive robots are utilized across various industries, including automotive electronics, new energy, home appliances, consumer electronics, aerospace, and high-speed rail. With headquarters in Shanghai and additional offices in Santa Clara, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Foshan, Flexiv aims to enhance industrial automation and efficiency through innovative robotic solutions.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

WAKU Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing digital solutions for the selection and procurement of mobile robots used in logistics and production environments. The company operates a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform that includes an online comparison site, lotsofbots.com, and a Robot Solution Designer. These tools assist customers in making informed decisions when selecting the most suitable robotic solutions for their needs. In addition to facilitating robot selection, WAKU Robotics offers AI software that enables clients to monitor, quantify, and optimize their robotic workforce post-implementation. This comprehensive approach positions WAKU Robotics as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to enhance automation through mobile robotics.

WAKU Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing digital solutions for the selection and procurement of mobile robots used in logistics and production environments. The company operates a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform that includes an online comparison site, lotsofbots.com, and a Robot Solution Designer. These tools assist customers in making informed decisions when selecting the most suitable robotic solutions for their needs. In addition to facilitating robot selection, WAKU Robotics offers AI software that enables clients to monitor, quantify, and optimize their robotic workforce post-implementation. This comprehensive approach positions WAKU Robotics as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to enhance automation through mobile robotics.

Dot Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
The company Dot Technologies incorporated in the year 1986 , with the sole objective of meeting the Test and Measuring instruments demand, the company has completed a successful twenty five years. Because of International standard now a days all Electrical & Electronic Industries are dependent on quality Test & Measuring Instruments. The company have foreseen & evaluated this need and have successfully implemented solutions to provide quality instrument for various Industries through its inhouse R & D.

Concertio

Seed Round in 2020
Concertio Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven system performance optimization software, enabling enterprises to enhance computing efficiency while minimizing infrastructure costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the Concertio Optimizer, which continuously monitors the interactions between applications and systems, automating parameter tuning throughout development and deployment. Its tools, including Optimizer Studio and Optimizer Runtime, cater to performance engineers and IT professionals by providing an optimization toolkit and a dynamic optimization framework that improve the performance of systems and components in real-time. Concertio's solutions are utilized by prominent industry players such as Intel and Marvell, transforming general-purpose systems into specialized, high-performance configurations tailored to specific workloads.

Synchronous

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Synchronous Technologies is a software company based in Singapore that focuses on developing simulation-based artificial intelligence solutions to address scheduling challenges in manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors. By leveraging advanced algorithms and a novel data paradigm, Synchronous enables manufacturers to make informed production decisions in real time. The company's technology generates and continuously updates near-optimal production plans and schedules, allowing factories to respond effectively to changing conditions and improve operational efficiency.

AdeptDC

Venture Round in 2020
AdeptDC, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for optimizing dynamic cooling in data centers. The company's technology focuses on predictive asset management and infrastructure optimization, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of data centers by preventing unplanned service downtimes. By combining advanced AI engineering with a user-friendly experience, AdeptDC's solutions assist operators in maintaining high-quality service performance, thereby addressing significant industry challenges such as service degradation that can lead to substantial financial losses. Through its innovative approach, AdeptDC seeks to empower data center operations and improve overall productivity.

Zadar Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

Hi Auto

Seed Round in 2019
Hi Auto Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2019, that specializes in developing advanced speech recognition technology for the automotive sector. The company offers a deep learning software platform that utilizes a speaker-facing camera and a single microphone to enhance speech clarity and accuracy, even in noisy environments. This innovative system effectively addresses challenges such as distinguishing between multiple speakers and filtering out disruptive sounds like radio noise and sirens. Hi Auto's technology aims to improve the drive-thru experience and facilitate seamless voice command interactions within vehicles, allowing users to engage in clear voice communications while on the move.

Semblr Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Semblr believes the next big innovation in building construction will be increased automation on construction sites. Design has already gone digital with BIM, but construction processes are still analogue and manual. It is this disconnection that has led construction to fall behind other industries in productivity. Semblr's Robot-Oriented BIM workflow, combined with teams of on-site construction robots allow a fully digital construction process from design to fabrication to completion. They reduce manual labour by 90% and offer time-specific as-built documentation of the construction process.

AutoX

Series A in 2019
AutoX, Inc. is a self-driving car startup based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing software solutions for autonomous vehicles, utilizing a camera-based system combined with artificial intelligence to achieve level 5 full autonomy. AutoX aims to enhance universal access to transportation by offering AI drivers that navigate challenging and dynamic urban traffic scenarios. By leveraging low-cost sensors and advanced AI technology, AutoX provides safe, reliable, and affordable autonomous delivery services, facilitating the transition to fully driverless cars and improving the convenience of everyday life for users.

Rugged Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Rugged Robotics Inc. designs and develops robotic platforms for commercial construction industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Ducktrain

Convertible Note in 2019
Ducktrain specializes in electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms that can be combined into a train-like formation, optimizing the movement of goods while reducing emissions. This technology not only improves efficiency but also promotes environmentally friendly practices in logistics. Ducktrain's solutions allow businesses to upgrade both hardware and software, ensuring that their transport systems remain effective and operational continuously. By focusing on sustainable and efficient transportation methods, Ducktrain is positioned to significantly impact urban and industrial logistics.

Concertio

Seed Round in 2019
Concertio Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven system performance optimization software, enabling enterprises to enhance computing efficiency while minimizing infrastructure costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the Concertio Optimizer, which continuously monitors the interactions between applications and systems, automating parameter tuning throughout development and deployment. Its tools, including Optimizer Studio and Optimizer Runtime, cater to performance engineers and IT professionals by providing an optimization toolkit and a dynamic optimization framework that improve the performance of systems and components in real-time. Concertio's solutions are utilized by prominent industry players such as Intel and Marvell, transforming general-purpose systems into specialized, high-performance configurations tailored to specific workloads.

EMAGIN

Convertible Note in 2019
EMAGIN Clean Technologies Inc. specializes in providing an operational intelligence platform called HARVI, designed for municipal water and wastewater facilities. Founded in 2016 and based in Kitchener, Canada, EMAGIN utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate data management systems, allowing facilities to analyze historical data and predict the impacts of control decisions. The platform supports real-time decision-making, enabling operators to monitor their systems and respond effectively to critical issues. By leveraging data-driven insights, EMAGIN aims to help municipalities reduce operational costs, improve system reliability, and enhance preparedness for emergencies. As a subsidiary of Innovyze, Inc., EMAGIN is committed to transforming urban ecosystems into resilient and adaptive environments in the face of challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.

Tend.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Tend.ai Inc. develops cloud robotics software for machine tending. The company offers in.view, a cloud-based intelligent view software that allows users to remotely monitor and analyze the performance of their production robots in real time from any location through a cloud-based application on their mobile device. Its software enables users to train, control, and monitor their robots using an iPad, iPhone, or Android device. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Bend, Oregon.

Southie Autonomy

Convertible Note in 2019
Southie Autonomy develops a robot software that enables any industrial robot to be re-purposed and re-deployed by any person even without robotics expertise or even computer skills. It aims to help businesses recoup ROI faster by lowering time, cost, and skill barriers, in applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

6d bytes

Series A in 2019
6d bytes inc., also known as Blendid, specializes in developing autonomous robotic stations designed for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice settings. Founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create kiosks that prepare and serve fresh smoothies without human intervention. These plug-and-play kiosks offer a variety of blended drinks made from ingredients like mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, effectively transforming the food and beverage industry's approach to healthy food preparation and serving.

Autobon

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Autobon Holdings, Inc. specializes in developing vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company's innovative technologies, including Autobon Visor and CargoCam, facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks, thereby improving overall logistics management. Founded in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon is committed to transforming existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles. By providing a low-cost autopilot platform, Autobon empowers America's truck drivers and fleets to engage with the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

Ximpatico

Convertible Note in 2019
Ximpatico is a robotics company focused on developing data-efficient artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing the autonomy of various robots. Their innovative solutions empower robots equipped with cameras and robotic arms to autonomously manipulate objects within home environments. This capability enables users, including families, to prepare for a more advanced and automated future.

Sapient Industries

Seed Round in 2019
Sapient Industries, Inc. specializes in Automated Energy Management Systems (AEMS) that leverage machine learning to optimize energy usage in both residential and commercial settings. Founded in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, the company provides a control dashboard and smart outlets designed to monitor and manage the power consumption of various devices. The smart outlets gather data on energy use and device types, enabling the system to learn about occupancy patterns and identify opportunities to reduce energy waste. By automating control over electrical devices, Sapient Industries helps clients improve efficiency, lower power consumption costs, and minimize their environmental impact.

Ottopia

Seed Round in 2018
Ottopia, based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the automobile industry, with a focus on teleoperation technology. The company aims to create the first automotive-grade teleoperation system, allowing human operators to remotely control various types of vehicles in a safe and cyber-secure manner. Ottopia's proprietary platform addresses key challenges in teleoperation by integrating artificial intelligence with human oversight, enhancing efficiency and safety while reducing operational costs and emissions, particularly for logistics and port operations. By researching, developing, and providing critical technologies, Ottopia positions itself as a leader in the teleoperation sector, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions for guiding autonomous vehicles in complex environments.

Gideon

Convertible Note in 2018
Gideon Brothers d.o.o. is a robotics engineering company that specializes in developing autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots designed for unstructured, indoor human environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with an additional office in Osijek, the company focuses on creating robot platforms and autonomy technologies applicable across various industries. Gideon Brothers is recognized as one of the largest robotics engineering firms in Central and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its significant role in advancing robotic solutions for complex industrial settings.

Shanutec

Series B in 2018
Shanutec is a developer of smart household equipment and applications, focusing on enhancing domestic living through innovative technology. The company specializes in creating smart home systems and appliances, including electrical wiring solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. Shanutec offers a range of products such as power tracks with removable electric sockets, energy management systems, and environmental and safety systems. These offerings enable homeowners to easily install and manage smart appliances, ultimately contributing to a more comfortable and efficient living environment.

Infinite Uptime

Series A in 2018
Infinite Uptime, Inc. offers an integrated industrial solution that combines hardware, cloud analytics, and control software to monitor equipment and diagnose problems in various sectors, including steel, power, cement, chemicals, automotive, and more. The company's industrial data analytics platform (IDAP) automates the detection of patterns in data, assesses overall equipment effectiveness, and identifies productivity trends using big data. It also facilitates ISO compliance reporting and monitors multiple tools on the same machine. Additionally, Infinite Uptime provides an industrial data enabler that detects real-time anomalies and defects through visual LED indicators. Established in 2015, the company is headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Pune, India, which also houses its R&D and tech center. A manufacturing facility is located in Vadodara, India.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2018
Gideon Brothers d.o.o. is a robotics engineering company that specializes in developing autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots designed for unstructured, indoor human environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with an additional office in Osijek, the company focuses on creating robot platforms and autonomy technologies applicable across various industries. Gideon Brothers is recognized as one of the largest robotics engineering firms in Central and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its significant role in advancing robotic solutions for complex industrial settings.

Litmus

Seed Round in 2018
Litmus Automation Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Toronto and Chiyoda, it focuses on enabling data collection, analytics, and management through its software, Litmus Edge. This platform collects, normalizes, and analyzes real-time data at the source, providing operators with essential visibility into potential downtime and business risks by connecting various devices, machines, controllers, and sensors. Additionally, Litmus Automation offers Litmus Edge Manager, a centralized management tool designed to control edge devices, facilitating secure mass deployment, over-the-air updates, and automated actions. The company's solutions aim to transform critical edge data into actionable intelligence, supporting maintenance and leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create business value from IoT implementations.

Deepen

Convertible Note in 2018
Deepen AI, Inc. is an autonomous development tooling company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in advanced product solutions that leverage deep learning and computer vision algorithms to enhance the quality and efficiency of labeling camera, LiDAR, and radar data. Its offerings are designed to eliminate bottlenecks in the development of autonomous systems, particularly for clients in the autonomous AI sector, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, sensor providers, and HD mapping firms. By providing innovative tools for multi-sensor data labeling and calibration, Deepen AI supports the training of computer vision systems for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and other applications, ultimately improving accuracy and streamlining the development process.

SmartLocus

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SmartLocus is a company focused on enhancing building management through a sophisticated building automation system that leverages data-driven insights. By complementing existing building automation systems, SmartLocus offers proactive software solutions that simplify management tasks, reduce energy use and carbon emissions, and improve occupant comfort in real-time. Their approach enables clients to maintain comfortable and efficient environments while simultaneously achieving cost and energy savings. With a team of experienced startup veterans, SmartLocus is dedicated to transforming ordinary data into actionable solutions for commercial building operations.

Acerta

Seed Round in 2017
Acerta Systems Analytics Inc. specializes in providing machine intelligence solutions that convert raw machine data into actionable insights. The company's primary offering, Acerta CHECK, employs a combination of statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. Targeting the automotive sector, Acerta's solutions cater to OEMs, parts suppliers, and vehicle testing equipment providers, enhancing vehicle health monitoring and data acquisition. Additionally, the company's algorithms are utilized in the aerospace industry for airplane health management and engine testing. By detecting anomalies and predicting equipment failures, Acerta supports manufacturers in optimizing their processes and improving product quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control in the automotive industry through advanced artificial intelligence applications.

6d bytes

Seed Round in 2017
6d bytes inc., also known as Blendid, specializes in developing autonomous robotic stations designed for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice settings. Founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create kiosks that prepare and serve fresh smoothies without human intervention. These plug-and-play kiosks offer a variety of blended drinks made from ingredients like mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, effectively transforming the food and beverage industry's approach to healthy food preparation and serving.

Grabit Inc.

Series B in 2016
Grabit, Inc. specializes in electroadhesion-based gripping technology, offering innovative solutions for robotics and material handling across various industries. The company’s products include Stackit, an automated robot for stacking materials like leathers and composites; Meterit, a gravity-fed conveyor enhanced with electroadhesive film; and Conveyit, an electroadhesive belt system designed for automated sorting and delayering. Grabit serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and logistics. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Grabit was established by a principal inventor of electroadhesion technology, which is known for its low power consumption and high efficiency. However, on December 18, 2019, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

ZhenRobotics

Seed Round in 2016
ZhenRobotics, founded in 2012 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in the development of package delivery robots. The company integrates artificial intelligence into its technology, aiming to enhance logistics solutions for the last mile of delivery. Its team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, Tsinghua University, and Alibaba, reflecting a strong foundation in both academia and industry. Through its innovative approach, ZhenRobotics strives to improve efficiency and reliability in package delivery services.

ActvContent

Angel Round in 2016
ActvContent is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing an automated manufacturing execution system designed to manage and optimize factory operations. The company serves a diverse range of industrial clients, including notable Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as heavy equipment and automotive manufacturing. By leveraging mobile and cloud technology, ActvContent offers solutions that facilitate live scheduling, instant access to technical drawings, and real-time communication within manufacturing environments. These innovations enable clients to streamline their production processes, improve cycle times, reduce waste, lower operational costs, and enhance overall productivity.

Automobi

Seed Round in 2016
Automobi is a platform that helps vehicle owners keep the health of the car up to date. Through algorithms, Automobi can understand the needs of users and connect them to more than 100,000 workshops and dealerships throughout Brazil.

6d bytes

Convertible Note in 2016
6d bytes inc., also known as Blendid, specializes in developing autonomous robotic stations designed for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice settings. Founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create kiosks that prepare and serve fresh smoothies without human intervention. These plug-and-play kiosks offer a variety of blended drinks made from ingredients like mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, effectively transforming the food and beverage industry's approach to healthy food preparation and serving.

Yeti

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Yeti connects all your smart devices to simplify the control of your home. Yeti lets you control, automate and monitor all your smart devices from anywhere, anytime. It supports a wide range of smart home devices from lights and wireless speakers to heating and security solutions, offering you comfort, security and convenience. Home automation with Yeti equals the best connected-living experience.
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