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Simbe Robotics, which specializes in robotics and artificial intelligence for retail, has completed two separate funding deals.
One was a Series A equity financing round, and the other was an inventory financing agreement with SoftBank Robotics.
Simbe says the financing will allow the company to increase efficiencies in production and deployment of its Tally robot. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics raises $26 million in Series A funding round
Roam Robotics, a company building robotic exoskeletons for everyday people as they live, work and play, has completed a $12 million Series A round of funding.
Yamaha Motor led the investment round with participation from existing and new investors Boost VC, Heuristics Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, R7 Partners, Spero Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, and Venture Investment Associates. Collectively these investors bring a wealth of experience in robotics, hardware, and consumer startups.
Tim Swift, Roam founder and chief executive officer, says: “Roam exists to change the boundaries of human mobility. [Read more…] about Roam Robotics secures $12 million investment led by Yamaha Motor
Kodiak Robotics has raised $40 million in Series A financing led by global investment firm Battery Ventures.
CRV, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Tusk Ventures also participated in the round.
Kodiak is an autonomous-vehicle startup founded by Don Burnette, previously a co-founder of the self-driving trucking company Otto, and Paz Eshel, a former venture capitalist. [Read more…] about Kodiak Robotics raises $40 million to develop self-driving trucks
Warehouse robot maker 6 River Systems has raised $25 million in Series B financing.
The funding round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from all existing investors including Norwest Venture Partners, Eclipse Ventures and iRobot.
6RS will use the investment to enhance its first collaborative fulfillment robot, called “Chuck”. [Read more…] about 6 River Systems raises $25 million for its warehouse robots
