ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.
Path Robotics
Series D in 2024
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics specializes in manufacturing autonomous welding robots that incorporate AI and machine learning. These robots automate repetitive tasks, enhancing precision and adaptability while increasing productivity for manufacturers.
Waymo is a self-driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility. Established from Google's labs in 2009, Waymo aims to make transportation safer and easier by developing advanced software and sensor technologies. The company achieved the world's first fully self-driven trip on public roads in 2015, using cars without steering wheels or pedals. Today, Waymo continues to refine its technology through extensive simulation testing and real-world driving across multiple cities.
Vecna Robotics
Series C in 2024
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational conditions and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance among all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, which integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to analyze data collected from its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than just robot functionality, Vecna Robotics aims to revolutionize productivity in commercial settings, allowing clients to adapt operations seamlessly to changing market demands.
Noah Medical
Series B in 2023
Noah Medical is a manufacturer of medical robotic devices specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across various medical conditions. The company's innovative devices facilitate early diagnoses and treatments within advanced clinical environments, empowering hospitals to address health issues promptly. This capability not only enhances patient outcomes but also contributes to reduced scarring, thereby improving the overall quality of care.
1X designs and develops humanoid robots to operate in the physical world. Its robots enable security, retail, logistics, and healthcare companies to deploy safe, capable, and affordable robots to work alongside their employees.
Ambi Robotics
Series A in 2022
Ambi Robotics develops AI-powered robotics solutions to scale e-commerce operations and assist human workers. The company provides adaptable automation tools for supply chain tasks, including a put wall, configurable and modular kitting line, and a simulation-to-reality operating system designed to improve accuracy and efficiency while reducing operating costs. Based in Berkeley, California, Ambi Robotics focuses on applying intelligent automation to warehouse processes to help businesses meet demand.
Hyphen
Funding Round in 2022
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.
FORT Robotics
Series B in 2022
FORT Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wireless control systems designed for dangerous machines. The company provides a range of products, including industrial wireless remote control systems, safety devices, and wireless emergency stop systems, which enhance productivity while preventing accidents. FORT Robotics' solutions are utilized in various sectors, such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and mobile robotics. By focusing on safety technology, FORT aims to build a comprehensive safety and security platform for smart machines, facilitating the safe integration of automation in industrial applications. The company leverages over a decade of experience to help users and builders of robotic systems accelerate development, mitigate risks, and ensure reliable operation around autonomous systems.
Diligent Robotics
Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.
Built Robotics
Series C in 2022
Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Osso VR is a surgical training platform that uses immersive virtual reality to simulate orthopedic and other medical procedures. The platform provides realistic hand-based interactions with haptic feedback within an immersive environment, allowing surgeons, residents, and medical device teams to practice and assess procedures. It includes analytics dashboards and procedure-specific guidance to support performance evaluation and tailored instruction. The system enables training on the latest instruments, capital equipment, and surgical robotics, helping teams gain familiarity and confidence before procedures. By combining hands-on simulation with outcome analytics, Osso VR aims to advance training quality, standardized assessment, and the introduction of new devices across medical specialties. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.
Emesent specializes in developing drone technology for data collection and analysis in challenging underground environments. Its flagship product, Hovermap, enables drones to fly and map in GPS-denied areas like mines, enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational insights.
ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.
Viam is a robotics company founded in 2020 by Eliot Horowitz and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on creating products that enhance daily life through advanced technology. Viam offers an open-source platform designed to simplify the building, monitoring, and data management of smart machines across various sectors, including industrial robotics and IoT devices. This platform allows users to integrate diverse hardware and programming languages, facilitating the configuration and management of smart machine fleets in the cloud. By enabling developers, startups, and enterprises to innovate rapidly, Viam enhances the capabilities of machines with artificial intelligence and data analytics, helping to bring products into the physical world effectively.
Vecna Robotics
Series C in 2022
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational conditions and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance among all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, which integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to analyze data collected from its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than just robot functionality, Vecna Robotics aims to revolutionize productivity in commercial settings, allowing clients to adapt operations seamlessly to changing market demands.
Electric Sheep
Series A in 2022
Electric Sheep is a technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence for outdoor applications, particularly in landscaping and grounds maintenance. The company creates robots equipped with advanced AI capabilities, aiming to replicate the transformative impact that AI has had on language through tools like ChatGPT. By leveraging Sim2Real techniques and reinforcement learning from a fleet of deployed robots, Electric Sheep enhances traditional landscape services while addressing the labor shortage in the outdoor sector. Their approach involves acquiring and modernizing conventional landscaping businesses, integrating cutting-edge technology and workflows tailored to the needs of landscaping professionals. By automating mundane and repetitive tasks, Electric Sheep allows human workers to concentrate on more creative and impactful aspects of landscaping and environmental health. Operating its own service business not only provides a practical testing ground for its robotics technology but also strengthens its competitive edge in the industry.
Elementary Robotics
Series B in 2021
Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.
Mach9 Robotics specializes in integrated hardware and software solutions aimed at enhancing the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of utility infrastructure inspection. The company has developed a digital surveyor platform that creates multi-scale, real-time models of subsurface environments, utilizing advanced technologies such as sensors, underground penetrating radar, thermal cameras, and multi-dimensional scanners. This platform, combined with machine-learning-based mobile mapping, enables the clear mapping of underground mines, voids, pipes, and other critical infrastructure. By providing intelligent analysis software, Mach9 Robotics assists clients in simplifying infrastructure inspections and effectively planning for large construction and utility projects, as well as maintenance activities in urban settings.
SVT Robotics
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, SVT Robotics designs an automation software platform that employs machine learning. This platform facilitates the adoption of disruptive robotics solutions by businesses, enabling them to adapt more quickly and with lower risk to a rapidly evolving marketplace through seamless interoperability.
Ambi Robotics
Series A in 2021
Ambi Robotics develops AI-powered robotics solutions to scale e-commerce operations and assist human workers. The company provides adaptable automation tools for supply chain tasks, including a put wall, configurable and modular kitting line, and a simulation-to-reality operating system designed to improve accuracy and efficiency while reducing operating costs. Based in Berkeley, California, Ambi Robotics focuses on applying intelligent automation to warehouse processes to help businesses meet demand.
Locus Robotics
Series E in 2021
Founded in 2014, Locus Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses. Its flagship product, LocusBots, collaborates with human workers to enhance order productivity and accuracy by up to threefold, serving retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers.
Rapid Robotics
Series B in 2021
Rapid Robotics is a provider of industrial automation solutions focused on robotic arms and palletizing systems for manufacturing and logistics. The company develops and deploys affordable robotic workcells and software that combine AI and vision-based capabilities to handle a range of palletizing and material-handling tasks. Its offerings enable rapid deployment, often in hours rather than weeks, and aim to lower operating costs while increasing production capacity, efficiency, and quality. Through a Robot-as-a-Service model, Rapid Robotics helps sites scale automation without the burden of ownership or extensive custom programming. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company targets manufacturers facing labor shortages and rising fulfillment complexity by delivering flexible, service-driven automation that improves margins and throughput.
Path Robotics
Series C in 2021
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics specializes in manufacturing autonomous welding robots that incorporate AI and machine learning. These robots automate repetitive tasks, enhancing precision and adaptability while increasing productivity for manufacturers.
Waymo
Private Equity Round in 2021
Waymo is a self-driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility. Established from Google's labs in 2009, Waymo aims to make transportation safer and easier by developing advanced software and sensor technologies. The company achieved the world's first fully self-driven trip on public roads in 2015, using cars without steering wheels or pedals. Today, Waymo continues to refine its technology through extensive simulation testing and real-world driving across multiple cities.
Relativity Space
Series E in 2021
Founded in 2015, Relativity Space is a pioneering aerospace company based in Long Beach, California. It specializes in manufacturing and launching orbital rockets using proprietary 3D printing technology, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly time compared to traditional methods.
Locus Robotics
Series E in 2021
Founded in 2014, Locus Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment warehouses. Its flagship product, LocusBots, collaborates with human workers to enhance order productivity and accuracy by up to threefold, serving retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers.
Relativity Space
Series D in 2020
Founded in 2015, Relativity Space is a pioneering aerospace company based in Long Beach, California. It specializes in manufacturing and launching orbital rockets using proprietary 3D printing technology, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly time compared to traditional methods.
SoftBank Group
Post in 2018
SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.
GreyOrange
Series B in 2015
GreyOrange is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that enables automated, agile warehouse fulfillment by pairing AI-driven software with mobile robots. Its operating system, GreyMatter, uses predictive and real-time data on orders, inventory, and resources to orchestrate collaboration between human workers and robots, ensuring the right orders are fulfilled at the right time. The company offers a platform that can integrate with existing software to deliver accuracy, productivity, and efficient workflows for fulfillment, helping logistics providers and warehouses reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. With operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India, GreyOrange serves global distribution environments seeking to modernize fulfillment.
GreyOrange
Series A in 2014
GreyOrange is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that enables automated, agile warehouse fulfillment by pairing AI-driven software with mobile robots. Its operating system, GreyMatter, uses predictive and real-time data on orders, inventory, and resources to orchestrate collaboration between human workers and robots, ensuring the right orders are fulfilled at the right time. The company offers a platform that can integrate with existing software to deliver accuracy, productivity, and efficient workflows for fulfillment, helping logistics providers and warehouses reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. With operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India, GreyOrange serves global distribution environments seeking to modernize fulfillment.