🇪🇺 AI-Native Robotics & Robot Intelligence Landscape contains 19 companies across
3 categories.
Robotics is moving from fixed automation toward systems that can learn, adapt, and operate in less predictable physical environments.
Robot Intelligence & Control
AI software that helps robots learn useful skills and adapt their behavior when real-world conditions change.
Sereact
Website: sereact.ai
Sereact develops embodied AI software that lets industrial robots perceive, reason, and act autonomously in changing real-world environments.
Category: Robot Intelligence & Control.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits Robot Intelligence & Control because its core product is AI software that enables robots to learn tasks, adapt to new objects and conditions, and execute physical actions autonomously.
Funding rounds
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Series B
announced 2026-04-01
: 110000000 USD
; investors: Headline, Bullhound Capital, Daphni, Felix Capital, Air Street Capital, Creandum, Point Nine Capital
; source: Sereact
; https://sereact.ai/posts/series-b
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Series A
announced 2025-01-01
: 25000000 EUR
; investors: Creandum, Point Nine, Air Street Capital, Nico Rosberg, Mehdi Ghissassi, Ott Kaukver, Lars Nordwall, Rubin Ritter, Torsten Reil, Niklas Köhler
; source: Sereact
; https://sereact.ai/posts/sereact-fundraising-series-a
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Seed
announced 2023-08-01
: 5000000 USD
; investors: Point Nine, Air Street Capital
; source: Sereact
; https://sereact.ai/posts/sereact-raises-usd5-million-to-democratize-ai-robotics
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Sereact posts active open roles on careers page
(hr)
. The careers page shows 5 open positions across Operations, G2M, Engineering, and Business Operations, including Procurement Manager US, Sales Manager US, Business Development Manager US, Hardware Technician US, and Strategy & Execution Manager US.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Sereact Careers.
https://sereact.ai/careers
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2026-06-25:
Boston office opened for U.S. commercial expansion
(product)
. Sereact opened its first U.S. office in Boston and staged live customer demos as part of the North American rollout. ([sereact.ai](https://sereact.ai/posts/hello-from-boston-opening-our-first-us-home))
Source: Sereact.
https://sereact.ai/posts/hello-from-boston-opening-our-first-us-home
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2026-06-01:
Veloq partnership opens a vertical e-grocery channel
(gtm)
. Sereact and Veloq announced a global partnership to deliver an integrated e-grocery fulfillment solution, combining WMS, certified AutoStore automation, and Sereact’s robotic picking, with U.S. expansion named as a priority. ([sereact.ai](https://sereact.ai/posts/veloq-sereact-partnership?utm_source=openai))
Source: Sereact.
https://sereact.ai/posts/veloq-sereact-partnership
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2026-04-27:
Series B centers the company on scaling Cortex and entering the United States
(gtm)
. Sereact raised a $110 million Series B led by Headline and said the capital would scale Cortex 2.0 and fund entry into the U.S. market, with a Boston office and local commercial, application, and engineering hires. ([sereact.ai](https://sereact.ai/posts/series-b?utm_source=openai))
Source: Sereact.
https://sereact.ai/posts/series-b
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2026-04-01:
Series B
(funding)
. Amount: 110000000 USD. Investors: Headline, Bullhound Capital, Daphni, Felix Capital, Air Street Capital, Creandum, Point Nine Capital
Source: Sereact.
https://sereact.ai/posts/series-b
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2026-03-17:
Returns handling positioned as a new Cortex 2.0 workflow
(product)
. Sereact framed returns handling as a long-horizon decision workflow, with Cortex 2.0 and Lens jointly handling scanning, inspection, grading, and routing. ([sereact.ai](https://sereact.ai/posts/returns-handling))
Source: Sereact.
https://sereact.ai/posts/returns-handling
Mimic Robotics AG
Website: mimicrobotics.com
Mimic Robotics builds AI-driven dexterous robotic hands and manipulation software that let industrial robots learn by watching and automate complex manual tasks.
Category: Robot Intelligence & Control.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: Switzerland.
Landscape fit: It fits Robot Intelligence & Control because its core product is software plus embodied hardware that teaches robots dexterous skills from data and demonstration, rather than fixed-program automation.
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2025-11-01
: 16000000 USD
; investors: Elaia, Speedinvest, Founderful, 1st Kind, 10X Founders, 2100 Ventures, Sequoia Scout Fund
; source: Venturelab
; https://www.venturelab.swiss/USD-16-million-for-Mimic-Robotics-to-bring-physical-AI-to-industry
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grant
announced 2025-02-01
: 150000 CHF
; investors: Venture Kick
; source: Venture Kick
; https://www.venturekick.ch/Mimic-Robotics-receives-CHF-150000-from-Venture-Kick-to-build-embodied-intelligence
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pre-seed
announced 2024-05-01
: 2300000 EUR
; investors: Founderful, another.vc, Tiny VC
; source: Sifted
; https://sifted.eu/articles/mimic-ai-robotic-arm
Company timeline
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2026-07-09:
Forward Deployed Engineer opening announced
(hr)
. mimic said it was hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI) in Zürich to adapt AI recipes for new customer tasks and environments.
Source: mimic LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mimicrobotics/
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2026-06-01:
Customer-facing robotics hiring opened
(hr)
. mimic posted a hiring notice for a German-speaking Robotics Engineer in Zürich, focused on ROS2, Python/C++ software, and supporting customer on-site deployment.
Source: mimic LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mimicrobotics_roboticsjobs-engineering-customersuccess-activity-7341065567119794177-sxZR
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2026-06-01:
Founder’s Associate hire announced
(hr)
. mimic announced Alessandro as its new Founder’s Associate, focused on business development, go-to-market, and operations.
Source: mimic LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mimicrobotics_new-employee-spotlight-meet-alessandro-activity-7303704725999276032-04ws
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2026-04-01:
New intern cohort welcomed publicly
(hr)
. mimic publicly welcomed Oliver, Alex, Abhay, and Nico as interns.
Source: mimic LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mimicrobotics/
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2026-01-01:
Mimic released mimic-video
(product)
. In January 2026, Mimic introduced mimic-video, a Video-Action Model approach that grounds robotic policies in pretrained video models and uses a latent video plan before executing actions on the real robot.
Source: Mimic Robotics blog.
https://www.mimicrobotics.com/blog/video-action-models-are-video-model-backbones-the-future-of-vlas
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2026-01-01:
Launch of mimic-video and Video-Action Models
(gtm)
. Mimic published a January 2026 blog post introducing mimic-video, its latest release, and argued for video-model backbones as a new recipe for robotics foundation models. ([mimicrobotics.com](https://www.mimicrobotics.com/blog/video-action-models-are-video-model-backbones-the-future-of-vlas?utm_source=openai))
Source: Mimic Robotics blog.
https://www.mimicrobotics.com/blog/video-action-models-are-video-model-backbones-the-future-of-vlas
Trener Robotics
Website: trener.ai
Trener Robotics is a Physical AI company that builds an intelligence layer for industrial robots, using AI to let robots learn skills, adapt to changing production conditions, and be programmed more flexibly than with traditional rigid code.
Category: Robot Intelligence & Control.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2024.
Country: Norway.
Landscape fit: It fits the Robot Intelligence & Control category because its core product is software that makes industrial robots more adaptable, skill-based, and easier to control in real-world factory environments.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2026-02-01
: 32000000 USD
; investors: Engine Ventures, IAG Capital Partners, Cadence, Geodesic Capital, Shanda, Emergent Ventures, Fitz Gate Ventures, Techable VC, Radius Capital Ventures, Raisewell Ventures
; source: Trener Robotics
; https://trener.ai/news/trener-robotics-raises-32m-series-a-to-bring-physical-intelligence-to-industrial-automation-providing-a-foundational-intelligence-layer-that-enables-software-defined-control-of-robots
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Seed
announced 2024-12-01
: 5400000 USD
; investors: Emergent Ventures, Engine Ventures, Berkeley Skydeck, Raisewell
; source: Trener Robotics
; https://trener.ai/news/trener-robotics-secures-5-4m-seed-funding-and-applies-ai-to-how-industrial-robots-understand-learn-and-adapt-to-complex-manufacturing-environments
Company timeline
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2026-06-22:
Universal Robots booth presence signals channel visibility
(gtm)
. Trener Robotics announced it would show Acteris live at Universal Robots' booth at Automate 2026, emphasizing fast job creation, unattended operation between changeovers, and conversational robot control. ([trener.ai](https://trener.ai/events/automate))
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/events/automate
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2026-05-29:
Industry startup award and live demo at Advanced Factories
(gtm)
. Trener Robotics won the Industry Start-Up Forum Award at Advanced Factories 2026 and used the event to demonstrate Acteris live at the Universal Robots booth while noting the start of Spanish market expansion. ([trener.ai](https://trener.ai/news/trener-robotics-wins-industry-startup-forum-award-at-advanced-factories-2026))
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/news/trener-robotics-wins-industry-startup-forum-award-at-advanced-factories-2026
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2026-03-24:
Dr. Alejandro Astudillo steps into VP of R&D role
(hr)
. Trener described founding team member Dr. Alejandro Astudillo as moving into the VP of R&D role and Product Research Fellow role.
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/blog/meet-the-treners-dr.-alejandro-astudillo-and-the-future-of-adaptive-motion
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2026-03-17:
Shirin Kumra featured as Staff Vision Systems Engineer
(hr)
. Trener published a team profile showing Shirin Kumra joining as Staff Vision Systems Engineer.
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/blog/meet-the-treners-shirin-kumra
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2026-02-18:
VP of Sales hire supports international commercial scaling
(gtm)
. Two weeks after the Series A, Trener Robotics added Jacob Pascual Pape as VP of Sales, highlighting his experience scaling Universal Robots' international distribution networks. ([trener.ai](https://trener.ai/news/trener-welcomes-robotics-industry-leader-jacob-pascual))
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/news/trener-welcomes-robotics-industry-leader-jacob-pascual-pape
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2026-02-18:
Jacob Pascual Pape joins as VP of Sales
(hr)
. Trener announced Jacob Pascual Pape as Vice President of Sales, adding a senior commercial leader to the leadership team.
Source: Trener Robotics.
https://trener.ai/news/trener-welcomes-robotics-industry-leader-jacob-pascual
Progressive Robotics
Website: progressiverobotics.ai
Progressive Robotics builds AI-powered, no-code robotic palletizing systems and software that help warehouses automate inbound and outbound palletizing with robotic arms, 3D vision, and motion planning.
Category: Robot Intelligence & Control.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Greece.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: Included in Robot Intelligence & Control because it makes industrial robots easier to train and deploy through AI-enabled skill automation.
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2025-01-01
: 1550000 EUR
; investors: Marathon Venture Capital, Genesis Ventures
; source: Progressive Robotics – Who We Are / Progressive Robotics press release / Tech.eu Funding Explorer
; ([progressiverobotics.ai](https://progressiverobotics.ai/who-we-are/))
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pre-seed
announced 2023-06-01
: 180000 EUR
; investors: Genesis Ventures
; source: Progressive Robotics – Who We Are
; ([progressiverobotics.ai](https://progressiverobotics.ai/who-we-are/))
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Current Robotics Deployment Engineer opening
(hr)
. A LinkedIn job post advertised a Robotics Deployment Engineer role in Thessaloniki with a Q3 2026 start and responsibilities spanning deployment, PLC logic, electrical requirements, and on-site commissioning.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs.
https://gr.linkedin.com/jobs/view/robotics-deployment-engineer-at-progressive-robotics-4436315720
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2026-06-01:
Lease pricing and pilot packaging are formalized
(product)
. The AnyStack product page presents leasing, a paid 30-day pilot, and remote software updates as part of the commercial offer.
Source: AnyStack Palletizer - AI-Powered.
https://progressiverobotics.ai/anystack-palletizer/
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2026-06-01:
24/7 support and service program launches for AnyStack
(product)
. Progressive Robotics published a support offering with 24/7 phone support, remote diagnostics, preventive maintenance, field service, parts, training, and first-year coverage.
Source: AnyStack Support - 24/7 Support for your Palletizing Systems.
https://progressiverobotics.ai/anystack-support/
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2026-03-01:
AnyStack becomes the umbrella product for inbound and outbound palletizing
(gtm)
. The main product and application pages consolidate the offering into AnyStack LITE and PRO across inbound, outbound, mixed-case, and depalletizing workflows.
Source: Homepage and AnyStack pages.
https://progressiverobotics.ai/
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2026-03-01:
AnyStack palletizer is introduced as a packaged product line
(product)
. Progressive Robotics unveiled AnyStack as a multipurpose AI-powered palletizer with LITE and PRO configurations for inbound single-SKU and outbound mixed palletizing.
Source: Who We Are.
https://progressiverobotics.ai/who-we-are/
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2026-03-01:
Optonic partnership strengthens mixed-palletizing solution
(gtm)
. Progressive Robotics partnered with Optonic to combine 3D vision hardware with AnyStack for real-time mixed palletizing, aiming to improve perception and deployment readiness.
Source: Progressive Robotics news.
https://progressiverobotics.ai/optonic-partners-with-progressive-robotics-to-advance-on-the-fly-mixed-palletizing/
Sunrise Robotics
Website: sunriserobotics.co
Sunrise Robotics builds simulation-trained intelligent robotic cells for manufacturing, using AI and advanced perception to automate tasks like cutting, welding, fastening, and bolting in high-mix production environments.
Category: Robot Intelligence & Control.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Slovenia.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the Robot Intelligence & Control category because its core product is AI software plus robotic systems that learn tasks in simulation, adapt to different factory environments, and control real-world robot cells for manufacturing automation.
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2025-06-01
: 8500000 USD
; investors: Plural, Tapestry, Seedcamp, Tiny.vc, Prototype Capital
; source: Tech.eu; Sunrise Robotics official website
; https://tech.eu/2025/06/13/sunrise-robotics-emerges-from-stealth-with-85m-to-democratise-factory-automation/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Team size visible on LinkedIn
(hr)
. Sunrise Robotics’ LinkedIn company page shows a company size of 11-50 employees. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunriserobotics/?utm_source=openai)). Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunriserobotics/
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2026-06-01:
Adds deployment and simulation hires to support customer rollout
(gtm)
. Open roles for simulation, robotics software, application engineering, and product design indicate Sunrise was staffing the functions needed to turn the product into production-ready customer deployments.
Source: Ashby job postings.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sunrise/422236fd-7335-4e3b-a887-7143d57943c6/
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2026-05-01:
Builds enterprise sales motion for European manufacturers
(gtm)
. A posted Enterprise Sales Executive role defined a field-based sales motion to develop pipeline, run on-site discovery, manage pilots, and close multi-stakeholder deals with manufacturers across Europe.
Source: Ashby job posting.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sunrise/65804d0c-d888-4e7c-bdaa-6af80eaf32c8/
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2026-05-01:
Current hiring page and open-roles cluster
(hr)
. Sunrise Robotics’ careers page is live, and the company has multiple open roles across engineering, deployment, infrastructure, and operations, including Robotics Software Engineer, Robotics Application Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Automation Engineer, IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer, Staff Engineer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, AI Deploy Engineer, and Robotics Integration Specialist. ([sunriserobotics.co](https://sunriserobotics.co/careers?ashby_jid=2f6ae28a-cf2e-4324-b665-861c58ff48bc&utm_source=openai)). Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Sunrise Robotics careers page / Ashby.
https://sunriserobotics.co/careers?ashby_jid=2f6ae28a-cf2e-4324-b665-861c58ff48bc
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2025-11-18:
Productronica 2025 public demo and exhibitor presence
(product)
. Sunrise Robotics exhibited at productronica 2025 in Munich, positioning its autonomous robotic cells for high-mix production and describing integration with existing lines and rapid capacity scaling. ([exhibitors.productronica.com](https://exhibitors.productronica.com/exhibitor-portal/2025/list-of-exhibitors/exhibitordetails/sunrise-robotics/?elb=228.1100.5994.1.111))
Source: productronica exhibitor page.
https://exhibitors.productronica.com/exhibitor-portal/2025/list-of-exhibitors/exhibitordetails/sunrise-robotics/?elb=228.1100.5994.1.111
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2025-07-01:
Founder post: Sunrise Robotics came out of stealth
(hr)
. Co-founder Marko Thaler said Sunrise Robotics officially came out of stealth and described the company as having built a world-class team and its first successful customer deployment in the UK. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/markothaler_the-last-18-months-have-been-the-most-rewarding-activity-7339195319257063424-itet)). Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/markothaler_the-last-18-months-have-been-the-most-rewarding-activity-7339195319257063424-itet
AI-Native Robotic Systems
Robotics companies that package AI into machines built for real operational work rather than controlled demos.
Gravis Robotics
Website: gravisrobotics.com
Gravis Robotics retrofits construction machines with AI-powered autonomy, turning earthmoving equipment into autonomous robots for safer, more productive excavation and site work.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2022.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotic systems because its core product embeds AI, vision, and autonomy into real-world construction machines used on active job sites, not just in demos.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2025-11-01
: 23000000 USD
; investors: IQ Capital, Zacua Ventures, Pear VC, Imad Ventures, Holcim, Sunna Ventures, Armada Investment AG
; source: Gravis Robotics press release
; https://www.gravisrobotics.com/press-release
Company timeline
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2026-07-11:
Hiring cluster across core engineering functions
(hr)
. Gravis posted that it is hiring in field engineering, autonomy, software, and safety & compliance, with full-time and internship roles on-site in Zurich and Austin roles opening soon.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gravisrobotics_open-positions-at-gravis-robotics-activity-7472943155672231937-IvvQ
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2026-07-01:
Current careers page shows open mechanical roles
(hr)
. The careers page currently lists a Mechanical Design Engineer opening and Mechanical Engineering Internship openings in Zurich.. Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Gravis Robotics careers page.
https://www.gravisrobotics.com/careers
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2026-03-04:
U.S. expansion and Copilot debut at CONEXPO
(gtm)
. Gravis entered the U.S. market at CONEXPO 2026 with live demos alongside Develon and Hitachi and launched Copilot, an autonomy-ready machine-guidance product aimed at immediate operator productivity. ([futurride.com](https://futurride.com/2026/03/03/gravis-robotics-expands-off-road-physical-ai-to-u-s-debuts-copilot/))
Source: Futurride / Gravis Robotics.
https://futurride.com/2026/03/03/gravis-robotics-expands-off-road-physical-ai-to-u-s-debuts-copilot/
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2026-03-04:
U.S. expansion and Copilot debut at Conexpo
(product)
. Gravis announced U.S. expansion of its off-road physical AI and debuted Copilot at Conexpo 2026.
Source: Gravis Robotics Home/News.
https://www.gravisrobotics.com/news
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2025-11-28:
Global growth announcement added dealer and rental channels
(gtm)
. Gravis announced $23M in funding together with new partnerships, including a rental package with Flannery and deployment through OEM dealer networks, and said it was live in seven countries. ([gravisrobotics.com](https://www.gravisrobotics.com/press-release))
Source: Gravis Robotics / Press release.
https://www.gravisrobotics.com/press-release
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2025-11-28:
Global rollout and rental-channel expansion
(product)
. Gravis said it was live in seven countries and had brought autonomy into the earthmoving rental market through Flannery and OEM dealer networks.
Source: Gravis Robotics Press Release.
https://www.gravisrobotics.com/press-release
Dexory
Website: dexory.com
Dexory builds AI-driven robotics and warehouse-intelligence software that gives logistics and warehouse operators real-time visibility into inventory, occupancy, and operational performance.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2015.
Country: United Kingdom.
Employees: 150+ employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotic systems because the company combines autonomous robots with AI/software to perform real operational warehouse work, not just controlled demonstrations.
Funding rounds
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Series C extension
announced 2026-03-01
: 8500000 GBP
; investors: British Business Bank
; source: British Business Bank press release
; https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/news/british-business-bank-invests-ps85-million-dexory
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Series C
announced 2025-10-01
: 100000000 USD
; investors: Eurazeo, LTS Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, DTCP, Atomico, Lakestar, Elaia, Latitude Ventures, Wave-X
; source: Dexory press release
; https://www.dexory.com/en-us/insights/strong-customer-demand-enables-dexory-to-secure-165m-in-funding
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Series B
announced 2024-10-01
: 80000000 USD
; investors: DTCP, Latitude Ventures, Wave-X, Bootstrap Europe, Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic
; source: Dexory press release
; https://www.dexory.com/insights/dexory-secures-80m-funding-to-drive-global-expansion-goals-and-development-of-groundbreaking-technology
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Series A
announced 2023-06-01
: 19000000 USD
; investors: Atomico, Lakestar, Kindred Capital, Capnamic, Maersk Growth
; source: Dexory press release
; https://www.dexory.com/en-us/insights/dexory-raises-19m
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Seed
announced 2022-06-01
: 13000000 USD
; investors: Lakestar, Maersk Growth, Kindred Capital, Capnamic
; source: Dexory press release
; https://www.dexory.com/en-us/insights/botsandus-secures-13m-in-seed-financing-led-by-lakestar-for-its-warehouse-data-intelligence-platform-with-autonomous-robots
Company timeline
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2026-07-11:
Dexory maintains an active careers page with 23 open jobs
(hr)
. Dexory’s Greenhouse job board shows 23 current jobs, indicating a broad active hiring pipeline.. Team size observed: 150+ employees employees.
Source: Dexory.
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dexory?error=true
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2026-05-19:
Romark Logistics deployment extends US 3PL traction
(gtm)
. Dexory announced a Romark Logistics deployment in Pennsylvania, describing the site as using real-time visibility to improve inventory management without disrupting throughput. ([dexory.com](https://www.dexory.com/insights/romark-logistics-transforms-warehouse-inventory-with-dexorys-real-time-visibility-platform?utm_source=openai))
Source: Dexory press release.
https://www.dexory.com/insights/romark-logistics-transforms-warehouse-inventory-with-dexorys-real-time-visibility-platform
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2026-05-01:
Dexory publishes current hiring cluster across multiple functions
(hr)
. Dexory’s LinkedIn hiring post lists open roles for Senior People Manager, Accounting Lead, Driver, and Sales Account Executive - North East US, while inviting candidates to apply to the broader open-roles list.. Team size observed: 150+ employees employees.
Source: Dexory.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dexory_hiring-nowhiring-dexory-activity-7444398541596356608-zZUX
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2026-04-29:
Storage Health wins industry award and strengthens credibility
(gtm)
. Dexory said Storage Health won Best New Innovation at the 2026 MHI Innovation Awards, adding external validation to the new health and hygiene use case. ([dexory.com](https://www.dexory.com/insights/storage-health-wins-best-new-innovation-at-the-2026-mhi-innovation-awards?utm_source=openai))
Source: Dexory press release.
https://www.dexory.com/insights/storage-health-wins-best-new-innovation-at-the-2026-mhi-innovation-awards
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2026-04-13:
DexoryView Adapt adds decisioning layer to the platform
(gtm)
. Dexory unveiled DexoryView Adapt, describing it as an AI reasoning layer that turns warehouse data into evidence-backed operational decisions rather than just visibility. ([dexory.com](https://www.dexory.com/insights/dexory-unveils-dexoryview-adapt-for-warehouse-operations-that-act-not-just-watch?utm_source=openai))
Source: Dexory press release.
https://www.dexory.com/insights/dexory-unveils-dexoryview-adapt-for-warehouse-operations-that-act-not-just-watch
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2026-04-13:
DexoryView Adapt launched with AI reasoning layer
(product)
. Dexory introduced DexoryView Adapt as a new capability that turns real-time warehouse data into evidence-backed operational decisions.
Source: Dexory.
https://www.dexory.com/insights/dexory-unveils-dexoryview-adapt-for-warehouse-operations-that-act-not-just-watch
Deus Robotics
Website: deusrobotics.com
Deus Robotics is a robotics automation company that builds a vendor-agnostic control layer and AI-powered warehouse/retail systems to unify and run mixed robot fleets in real operations. ([deusrobotics.com](https://deusrobotics.com/about))
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2018.
Country: Ukraine.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the AI-native robotics landscape because it packages AI into deployed robotic systems for warehouse and retail work, including robot orchestration, AI vision, and automation for real operational workflows rather than demos. ([deusrobotics.com](https://deusrobotics.com/about))
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2024-12-01
: 3000000 USD
; investors: u.ventures, 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, SD Capital
; source: Nordic9
; https://nordic9.com/news/deus-robotics-raised-3m-in-a-seed-round-led-by-uventures-joined-by-1991-ventures-sid-venture-partners-sigma-software-labs-and-sd-capital/
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seed
announced 2023-02-01
: 1500000 USD
; investors: SMRK VC
; source: Tech.eu
; https://tech.eu/2023/02/24/ukraines-deus-robotics-clinches-15-million-seed/
Company timeline
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2025-08-01:
Andrew Max joined as CCO & Managing Partner
(hr)
. Andrew Max publicly said he had been all-in as CCO & Managing Partner at Deus Robotics since August 2025, and Antonia Tucci welcomed him to the team in a comment.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew-max-tech-robotics_since-august-2025-ive-been-all-in-as-cco-activity-7447669708235055106-Qxcl
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2024-12-01:
seed
(funding)
. Amount: 3000000 USD. Investors: u.ventures, 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, SD Capital
Source: Nordic9.
https://nordic9.com/news/deus-robotics-raised-3m-in-a-seed-round-led-by-uventures-joined-by-1991-ventures-sid-venture-partners-sigma-software-labs-and-sd-capital/
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2024-11-28:
Startup credibility and regional expansion narrative
(gtm)
. Deus Robotics published a profile positioning itself as a top startup across the UK and Europe while continuing to emphasize international operations.
Source: Deus Robotics Blog.
https://blog.deusrobotics.com/news/deus-robotics-is-among-the-top-startups-revolutionising-industries-across-the-uk-and-europe/
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2024-11-05:
Nova Post customer story published
(gtm)
. Deus Robotics published a success story describing how its platform helped Nova Post optimize order fulfilment.
Source: Deus Robotics Blog.
https://blog.deusrobotics.com/news/how-deus-robotics-helped-nova-post-optimise-order-fulfilment/
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2024-11-05:
Nova Post deployment reached full launch after pilot
(product)
. Deus Robotics described a Nova Post fulfillment project that moved from simulation and pilot to full launch, with WMS-to-RMS integration and 12 rack robots in operation. ([blog.deusrobotics.com](https://blog.deusrobotics.com/news/how-deus-robotics-helped-nova-post-optimise-order-fulfilment/))
Source: Deus Robotics blog.
https://blog.deusrobotics.com/news/how-deus-robotics-helped-nova-post-optimise-order-fulfilment/
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2024-10-25:
Podcast-based thought leadership around end-to-end warehouse automation
(gtm)
. Deus Robotics used an external podcast appearance to explain its approach to integrating diverse robotic systems and AI for warehouse operations.
Source: Deus Robotics Blog.
https://blog.deusrobotics.com/blog/the-new-warehouse-podcast-deus-robotics-delivering-end-to-end-warehouse-automation/
Flink Robotics AG
Website: flink.so
Flink Robotics builds Flinkbot, a full-stack AI-enabled robot system that automates real physical work in logistics and industrial operations.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2023.
Country: Switzerland.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the AI-native robotic systems category because it combines machine learning, perception, control, and physics-based intelligence in a deployable robot built for unstructured real-world work, not just demos.
Funding rounds
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seed
announced 2024-08-01
: 2500000 USD
; investors: Venture Kick, Founderful, IQ Capital
; source: LinkedIn
; https://www.linkedin.com/company/flink-robotics
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grant
announced 2024-07-01
: 150000 CHF
; investors: Venture Kick
; source: Venture Kick
; https://www.venturekick.ch/Flink-Robotics-gets-the-CHF-150000-Kick-to-power-the-next-generation-of-industrial-robots
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grant
announced 2024-01-01
: 40000 CHF
; investors: Venture Kick
; source: Venture Kick
; https://www.venturekick.ch/CHF-40000-for-CO2-capture-at-the-source-a-software-for-robotic-material-handling-and-advanced-AI-diagnostics
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grant
announced 2023-11-01
: 10000 CHF
; investors: Venture Kick
; source: Venture Kick
; https://www.venturekick.ch/Startups-developing-CO2-capture-at-the-source-a-software-for-robotic-material-handling-leveraging-advanced-AI-diagnostics-revolutionizing-space-mobility-turning-building-data-into-actions-treating-autism-spectrum-disorders-each-win-CHF-10000
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Expanded product proof messaging with quantified throughput and safety claims
(gtm)
. Flink's product page now foregrounds concrete performance claims, including under-10-minute setup, specific pick/hour throughput, and safety features, to make the product easier for enterprise buyers to evaluate.
Source: Flink product page.
https://www.flink.so/product
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2026-07-01:
Industry-specific workflow pages broaden the same robot into adjacent logistics and industrial use cases
(product)
. Flink added dedicated pages for parcel logistics, third-party logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce & retail, fashion & apparel, and pharmaceutical workflows.
Source: Flink industry pages.
https://www.flink.so/industries/parcel-logistics
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2026-07-01:
Product line expands to Flinkbot Mini and Flinkbot Duo
(product)
. The main product pages now show Flinkbot Mini for small, high-mix items and Flinkbot Duo for heavier or higher-throughput collaboration scenarios.
Source: Flink homepage and product page.
https://www.flink.so/
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2026-07-01:
Current hiring cluster visible on careers/about pages
(hr)
. Flink’s current careers/about pages show multiple open roles, including Field Robotics Engineer, Hardware/Field Robotics Engineer Intern, Software Engineer - Planning & Control, and a speculative application route.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: Flink / LinkedIn.
https://www.flink.so/about
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2026-06-01:
Reframed Flinkbot as physical-AI infrastructure for operations
(gtm)
. Flink published a technical narrative explaining Flinkbot as a full-stack hardware-plus-software system powered by a real-time physics intelligence stack, with deployment speed and shared learning across use cases as the core commercial promise.
Source: Flink insights.
https://www.flink.so/insights/how-the-ai-race-is-moving-to-the-physical-world
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2026-06-01:
Built category education around logistics automation timing
(gtm)
. Flink published explanatory content arguing that logistics labor shortages, rising costs, and advances in AI make drop-in robotics commercially viable now.
Source: Flink insights.
https://www.flink.so/insights/why-now-is-the-moment-for-automation-in-logistics
R3 Robotics
Website: r3robotics.ai
R3 Robotics is a Luxembourg-based industrial robotics company that uses AI, computer vision, and specialized robotic tooling to automate the disassembly of EV battery packs and other electrified vehicle systems for recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Luxembourg.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits this category because it packages AI into a physical robotic system for real industrial work: automated dismantling of high-voltage EV systems at scale, not a lab demo. R3 says its platform is built for continuous industrial environments and serves recyclers and OEMs.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2026-02-01
: 14000000 EUR
; investors: HG Ventures, Suma Capital, Oetker Collection KG, EIC Fund, BONVENTURE, FlixFounders, EIT Urban Mobility
; source: R3 Robotics / Oetker Collection press release
; https://oetker-collection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EN-R3-Robotics-Series-A-Press-Release-2026-02-05-1.pdf
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Grant
announced 2026-02-01
: 6000000 EUR
; source: R3 Robotics / Oetker Collection press release
; https://oetker-collection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EN-R3-Robotics-Series-A-Press-Release-2026-02-05-1.pdf
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Seed
announced 2023-10-01
: 4500000 EUR
; investors: BonVenture, EIT Urban Mobility, Industry Business Angels
; source: Circu Li-ion About
; https://www.circuli-ion.com/about
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Grant
announced 2023-10-01
: 4000000 EUR
; source: BONVENTURE
; https://www.bonventure.de/de/news/circu-li-ion-sammelt-85-millionen-euro-fuer-die-skalierung-nachhaltiger-recyclingtechnologie/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Active hiring cluster on careers page
(hr)
. R3 Robotics' careers page currently lists 15 open positions spanning engineering, operational services, product and operations, and software roles.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Jobs at R3 Robotics.
https://circu-li-ion.jobs.personio.com/
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2026-05-13:
Manual-disassembly economics used to reinforce automation value
(gtm)
. R3 argued that hidden costs such as throughput limits, retraining, yield loss, and undocumented knowledge make manual battery disassembly difficult to scale.
Source: R3 Robotics News.
https://www.r3robotics.ai/news
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2026-04-22:
Scalable onboarding proof for many OEM battery platforms
(gtm)
. R3 published a detailed explanation of its Battery Intake Process and recipe-creation workflow, saying it has completed over 100 BIPs across BEV and PHEV packs from major OEMs.
Source: R3 Robotics blog.
https://r3robotics.ai/post/teaching-our-robot-to-dismantle-a-new-battery-pack-is-easier-than-you-think
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2026-04-22:
Productized onboarding for new battery pack models
(product)
. R3 Robotics documented a structured three-step workflow for bringing a new battery pack into production: battery intake, recipe creation, and recipe validation.
Source: R3 Robotics.
https://www.r3robotics.ai/post/teaching-our-robot-to-dismantle-a-new-battery-pack-is-easier-than-you-think
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2026-02-05:
Expanded beyond batteries into complete EV systems
(product)
. R3 Robotics said it was extending AI-powered robotics, computer vision, and adaptive tooling from battery packs to e-motors, power electronics, and related subsystems.
Source: R3 Robotics.
https://www.r3robotics.ai/post/making-vision-a-reality-expanding-beyond-batteries-into-electric-vehicle-systems
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2026-02-01:
Series A
(funding)
. Amount: 14000000 EUR. Investors: HG Ventures, Suma Capital, Oetker Collection KG, EIC Fund, BONVENTURE, FlixFounders, EIT Urban Mobility
Source: R3 Robotics / Oetker Collection press release.
https://oetker-collection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EN-R3-Robotics-Series-A-Press-Release-2026-02-05-1.pdf
RobCo
Website: rob.co
RobCo builds modular, AI-driven industrial robot systems and software for automating tasks like machine loading, palletizing, and material handling in real factories.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series C.
Founded: 2020.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 206 employees visible on LinkedIn.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotics because RobCo combines hardware, software, and embedded AI/Physical AI to run autonomous industrial robots in real production environments rather than only demos.
Funding rounds
-
Series C
announced 2026-01-01
: 100000000 USD
; investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lingotto Innovation, Sequoia Capital, Greenfield Partners, Kindred Capital, Leitmotif, The Friedkin Group
; source: RobCo
; https://www.rob.co/en-us/resources/news/press/robco-series-c
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Series B
announced 2024-02-01
: 42500000 USD
; investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Kindred Capital, Promus Ventures
; source: RobCo
; https://www.rob.co/en-us/resources/news/press/lightspeed-as-investor
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Series A
announced 2022-12-01
: 14000000 USD
; investors: Sequoia Capital, Kindred Capital, Promus Ventures, Torsten Reil, Christian Reber, Daniel Dines
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/11/robco-links-up-with-14m-led-by-sequoia-to-bring-modular-robotics-to-industrial-smbs/
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pre-seed
announced 2021-06-01
: 3500000 USD
; source: Seedtable
; https://www.seedtable.com/companies/robco
Company timeline
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2026-06-09:
Koenig & Bauer partnership pushes embedded robotics distribution
(gtm)
. RobCo formed a strategic partnership with Koenig & Bauer to embed its no-code robotics platform into industrial machines, starting with finishing operations and production systems.
Source: RobCo press release.
https://www.rob.co/resources/news/press/robco-koenig-bauer
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2026-04-15:
Autonomous Alfie expands RobCo into variable-task automation
(gtm)
. RobCo announced Autonomous Alfie, a new industrial robotics system aimed at variable and sensitive factory tasks, with first customer deployments planned for later in 2026.
Source: RobCo press release.
https://www.rob.co/resources/news/press/autonomous-alfie
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2026-04-15:
RobCo previews Autonomous Alfie as a new industrial robotics system
(product)
. RobCo announced Autonomous Alfie as an early preview of a new industrial robotics system aimed at variable and sensitive factory tasks that are difficult for traditional automation.
Source: RobCo press release.
https://www.rob.co/resources/news/press/autonomous-alfie
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2026-03-12:
Lewis Turek appointed to lead North American expansion
(hr)
. RobCo appointed Lewis Turek as Regional Director, North America to scale U.S. operations and build a local team across sales, engineering, and operations.. Team size observed: 206 employees visible on LinkedIn employees.
Source: RobCo press release.
https://www.rob.co/en-us/resources/news/press/robco-appoints-lewis-turek
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2026-01-01:
Series C
(funding)
. Amount: 100000000 USD. Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lingotto Innovation, Sequoia Capital, Greenfield Partners, Kindred Capital, Leitmotif, The Friedkin Group
Source: RobCo.
https://www.rob.co/en-us/resources/news/press/robco-series-c
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2025-09-23:
Physical AI Fellowship adds external credibility and go-to-market support
(gtm)
. RobCo was selected for the inaugural Physical AI Fellowship from AWS, NVIDIA, and MassRobotics, which provides technical, compute, and go-to-market support for its intelligent robotics roadmap.
Source: RobCo press release.
https://www.rob.co/resources/news/press/selected-by-aws-nvidia-and-massrobotics
KEWAZO
Website: kewazo.com
KEWAZO is a German robotics company that builds the LIFTBOT system to automate material lifting and site logistics for heavy industry and construction/maintenance work.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series A.
Founded: 2016.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotics because its core product is a deployed robot used in real industrial environments, combining robotics, AI, and operational data to automate physically demanding workflows rather than only running demos.
Funding rounds
-
Series A
announced 2023-01-01
: 10000000 USD
; investors: Fifth Wall, Cybernetix Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures, Nemetschek, True Ventures, MIG Capital
; source: TechCrunch
; https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/23/construction-robotics-firm-kewazo-raises-10-million/
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Pre-Series A
announced 2021-09-01
: 4200000 EUR
; investors: True Ventures, MIG Capital
; source: Munich Startup
; https://www.munich-startup.de/en/75917/kewazo-receives-42-million-euros-in-fresh-capital/
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Seed
announced 2020-02-01
: 2500000 EUR
; investors: MIG Capital
; source: Munich Startup
; https://www.munich-startup.de/en/56928/kewazo-financing/
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Seed
announced 2018-05-01
: 1100000 EUR
; investors: MIG Fonds 14, Alfred Bauer
; source: Munich Startup
; https://www.munich-startup.de/en/35634/seed-financing-for-kewazo/
Company timeline
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2026-06-16:
LIFTBOT shows fit on larger, more complex industrial scaffolding
(product)
. In a June 2026 case study, KEWAZO described LIFTBOT operating on a 72-meter scaffold in London, with battery power and compact footprint emphasized as enablers for constrained urban work. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/blog/liftbot-on-a-72m-complex-scaffold-m-r-scaffolding-services-kewazo?utm_source=openai))
Source: KEWAZO blog.
https://www.kewazo.com/blog/liftbot-on-a-72m-complex-scaffold-m-r-scaffolding-services-kewazo
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2026-05-20:
AFPM membership anchors U.S. heavy-industry distribution
(gtm)
. KEWAZO announced it had joined AFPM as an official member, aligning the company with the U.S. refiners and petrochemical audience it is targeting. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/))
Source: KEWAZO homepage news.
https://www.kewazo.com/
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2026-05-18:
Turnaround and industrial automation credibility extends through joint presentation with Bilfinger
(gtm)
. KEWAZO and Bilfinger jointly presented on robotic material transport at TAR 2026, using real project examples to show LIFTBOT’s value in turnaround execution. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/news-updates/kewazo-presents-robotic-material-transport-at-tar-2026-together-with-bilfinger))
Source: KEWAZO news update.
https://www.kewazo.com/news-updates/kewazo-presents-robotic-material-transport-at-tar-2026-together-with-bilfinger
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2026-04-07:
Strategic shift from construction to industrial robotics becomes explicit
(gtm)
. A KEWAZO post about Brian Heater’s coverage said the company is shifting from construction robotics to industrial robotics and that LIFTBOT fits industrial plants adopting robotics faster than construction. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/blog/brian-heater-on-kewazo-from-construction-robotics-to-industrial?utm_source=openai))
Source: KEWAZO blog.
https://www.kewazo.com/blog/brian-heater-on-kewazo-from-construction-robotics-to-industrial
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2026-03-02:
Marketing becomes pipeline-first and ABM-led in Houston
(gtm)
. KEWAZO posted a Houston-based Marketing Director role that explicitly calls marketing pipeline-first and ties it to ABM, sales alignment, and event strategy. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/career-opening/marketing-director-%E2%80%93-industrial-oil-gas))
Source: KEWAZO career opening.
https://www.kewazo.com/career-opening/marketing-director-%E2%80%93-industrial-oil-gas
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2026-02-27:
North America sales hiring makes pipeline ownership explicit
(gtm)
. KEWAZO opened a Houston-based industrial sales role to own revenue growth across North America and sell into oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, LNG, and heavy industrial construction accounts. ([kewazo.com](https://www.kewazo.com/career-opening/industrial-sales-representative-%E2%80%93-oil-gas-capital-projects-turnarounds))
Source: KEWAZO career opening.
https://www.kewazo.com/career-opening/industrial-sales-representative-%E2%80%93-oil-gas-capital-projects-turnarounds
Fluid Wire Robotics
Website: fluidwirerobotics.com
Fluid Wire Robotics is a deep-tech robotics company building fully electric, force-controllable robotic arms and remote actuation systems for harsh environments such as nuclear, space, underwater, and explosive settings.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2024.
Country: Italy.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the AI-native robotics landscape because it builds real robotic systems for operational deployment in extreme environments, rather than demo-only robotics; its products are designed for remote inspection, maintenance, repair, and assembly in field conditions.
Funding rounds
-
grant
announced 2026-02-01
: 2500000 EUR
; investors: European Innovation Council Accelerator
; source: Fluid Wire Robotics
; https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-awarded-2-5m-eic-accelerator-grant/
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seed
announced 2024-12-01
: 1200000 EUR
; investors: RoboIT, Scientifica Venture Capital, Pariter Partners, Deep Blue Ventures
; source: Fluid Wire Robotics
; https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-completes-1-2m-funding-round/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Team size observed at 2-10 employees
(hr)
. LinkedIn lists Fluid Wire Robotics as a company with 2-10 employees.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn company page.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluid-wire-robotics
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2026-02-18:
Wins EIC Accelerator grant for space robotics
(gtm)
. Fluid Wire Robotics received a €2.5M EIC Accelerator grant to mature its space manipulation subsystem, qualify the hardware, and prepare an in-orbit demonstration and early production scale-up.
Source: Fluid Wire Robotics.
https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-awarded-2-5m-eic-accelerator-grant/
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2026-02-18:
EIC Accelerator grant for satellite servicing robotics
(product)
. Fluid Wire Robotics was selected for €2.5M in EIC Accelerator grant funding for in-space servicing, operations, robotics, and technologies, with a focus on satellite inspection, repair, upgrade, debris capture, and in-orbit assembly.
Source: Fluid Wire Robotics.
https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-awarded-2-5m-eic-accelerator-grant/
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2026-02-01:
grant
(funding)
. Amount: 2500000 EUR. Investors: European Innovation Council Accelerator
Source: Fluid Wire Robotics.
https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-awarded-2-5m-eic-accelerator-grant/
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2025-11-05:
Signs strategic partnership with NAAREA
(gtm)
. Fluid Wire Robotics signed a strategic partnership with NAAREA to provide robotic handling for fuel production, maintenance, and dismantling operations for molten-salt microreactors.
Source: Fluid Wire Robotics.
https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-partners-with-naarea-to-support-safe-automation-in-advanced-nuclear-energy/
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2025-11-05:
Partnership with NAAREA for nuclear handling automation
(product)
. Fluid Wire Robotics signed a strategic partnership with NAAREA to provide robotic handling capabilities for fuel production, maintenance, and dismantling in advanced nuclear energy operations.
Source: Fluid Wire Robotics.
https://www.fluidwirerobotics.com/fluid-wire-robotics-partners-with-naarea-to-support-safe-automation-in-advanced-nuclear-energy/
Sitegeist
Website: sitegeist-robotics.com
Sitegeist is a Munich-based construction robotics startup developing AI-enabled, modular robots that automate labor-intensive tasks on real-world infrastructure sites such as concrete removal, hydrodemolition, sandblasting, and drilling.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotic systems because it builds purpose-built robots that use perception, AI-based decision support, and adaptive control to work in unstructured, real operational construction environments rather than controlled demos.
Funding rounds
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pre-seed
announced 2026-02-01
: 4000000 EUR
; investors: b2venture, OpenOcean, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, Verena Pausder, Lea-Sophie Cramer, Alexander Schwörer, Mario Wettengel, Andreas Kupke, Sven Degener, Inga vom Holtz, Paolo Oppelt
; source: Sitegeist
; https://sitegeist-robotics.com/sitegeist-raises-e4m-pre-seed-funding-to-bring-automated-ai-enabled-modular-robots-on/
Company timeline
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2026-07-06:
Hiring cluster: five open roles on careers page and LinkedIn
(hr)
. Sitegeist’s careers page lists five open roles, and LinkedIn posts in early July 2026 promoted active hiring for Working Student Operations and Safety Engineer.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: Sitegeist careers page / LinkedIn.
https://sitegeist-robotics.com/career/
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2026-06-01:
Founder/CEO recognized in German Startup Awards update
(hr)
. Dr. Lena-Marie Pätzmann was identified as CEO & Co-Founder of Sitegeist in a German Startup Awards-related LinkedIn update.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sitegeist-robotics/
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2026-02-01:
pre-seed
(funding)
. Amount: 4000000 EUR. Investors: b2venture, OpenOcean, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, Verena Pausder, Lea-Sophie Cramer, Alexander Schwörer, Mario Wettengel, Andreas Kupke, Sven Degener, Inga vom Holtz, Paolo Oppelt
Source: Sitegeist.
https://sitegeist-robotics.com/sitegeist-raises-e4m-pre-seed-funding-to-bring-automated-ai-enabled-modular-robots-on/
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2025-10-07:
Bits & Pretzels pitch win created early market credibility
(gtm)
. Sitegeist won the Munich Startup Special Prize and also placed first in the European Pitch Contest at Bits & Pretzels, giving the startup visible validation in the Munich startup ecosystem.
Source: muenchen.de.
https://ru.muenchen.de/2025/190/Startup-Sitegeist-gewinnt-Special-Prize-bei-Bits-Pretzels-120542
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2025-09-01:
Rebrand from Aiina Robotics to Sitegeist
(gtm)
. The company updated its name and brand from Aiina Robotics to Sitegeist, while keeping the same construction-robotics mission and emphasizing modular, intelligent automation for complex on-site environments.
Source: Munich Startup.
https://www.munich-startup.de/en/109858/aiina-7-questions/
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2025-06-16:
First public wedge: AI-enabled robots for concrete removal
(gtm)
. Sitegeist introduced itself publicly as an AI-driven modular robotics startup for construction, with its first use case centered on high-pressure water jetting / concrete repair and a safety-first message for working on live construction sites.
Source: Munich Startup.
https://www.munich-startup.de/en/109858/aiina-7-questions/
Monumental
Website: monumental.co
Monumental is a robotics startup that builds AI-powered autonomous construction robots and software to automate on-site wall-building and related construction tasks.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Netherlands.
Employees: About 70 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-native robotics because the company combines robotics, computer vision, and software to perform real construction work on active job sites rather than only in demos.
Funding rounds
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Series A
announced 2024-02-01
: 25000000 USD
; investors: Plural, Hummingbird, Northzone, Foundamental, NP-Hard Ventures, Material Ventures, high-profile angel investors
; source: Monumental
; https://www.monumental.co/posts/announcing-our-25-million-fundraise
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Active hiring across deployment and engineering roles
(hr)
. Monumental’s careers page shows open roles including Robot Operator, Founding Robot Operator, UK, and Mechanical Engineer in Amsterdam.. Team size observed: About 70 employees employees.
Source: Monumental Jobs page.
https://www.monumental.co/jobs
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2025-07-01:
Formalized a partner-style UK entry motion
(gtm)
. Monumental launched a UK-specific page that describes the company as a construction partner, highlights transparent per-1,000-brick pricing, and invites interest in the first UK pilots.
Source: Monumental UK page.
https://www.monumental.co/uk
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2025-04-01:
Expanded from a single showcase wall to broader Dutch project proof
(gtm)
. By 2025 Monumental’s project portfolio showed repeated deployments across residential, commercial, care, hotel, and civic wall-building jobs in the Netherlands, suggesting the company was moving from pilot-style proof into a repeatable subcontractor motion.
Source: Monumental projects page.
https://www.monumental.co/projects
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2025-01-01:
UK pilot motion introduced
(product)
. Monumental’s UK page invites contractors to join the first pilots in the UK and presents the company as a construction partner with transparent per-brick-style pricing and Atrium-driven fleet orchestration.
Source: Monumental UK page.
https://www.monumental.co/uk
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2025-01-01:
Atrium positioned as the operating system for autonomous construction
(product)
. Monumental’s Atrium product page describes a full workflow covering design, site alignment, robotic build execution, inspection, calibration, simulation, and fleet analysis.
Source: Monumental Atrium page.
https://www.monumental.co/atrium
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2024-05-01:
Public project portfolio expanded across building types
(product)
. Monumental’s project pages show a widening set of delivered work in 2024 and 2025, including canal walls, detached homes, care homes, a hotel, and a garage/office building.
Source: Monumental projects page.
https://www.monumental.co/projects
Nomagic
Website: nomagic.ai
Nomagic builds Physical AI robotic systems that automate picking, packing, and other warehouse workflows for complex fulfillment operations.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Series B.
Founded: 2017.
Country: Poland.
Employees: 51-200 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the AI-native robotics / robot intelligence category because its core product is autonomous warehouse robots guided by a multi-layer AI stack that learns from real operational data, rather than a controlled-demo system.
Funding rounds
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series b extension
announced 2026-01-01
: 10000000 USD
; investors: Cogito Capital Partners
; source: Nomagic official announcement
; https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-secures-an-additional-10m-to-accelerate-commercial-growth-and-advance-its-technology-roadmap/
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series b
announced 2025-02-01
: 44000000 USD
; investors: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Khosla Ventures, Almaz Capital, European Investment Bank
; source: Nomagic official announcement
; https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-secures-44-million-investment-to-drive-ai-innovation-in-robotics/
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debt
announced 2024-03-01
: 8000000 EUR
; investors: European Investment Bank
; source: European Investment Bank
; https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2024-122-polish-robotics-company-nomagic-gets-eur8-million-eib-loan-for-rd
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series a
announced 2022-05-01
: 22000000 USD
; investors: Almaz Capital, Khosla Ventures, European Investment Bank, DN Capital, Capnamic Ventures, Manta Ray Ventures, Hoxton Ventures
; source: Nomagic official announcement
; https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-raises-22m-says-its-robots-pick-from-autostore-at-brack-ch/
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seed
announced 2020-02-01
: 8600000 USD
; investors: Khosla Ventures, Hoxton Ventures, DN Capital, Capnamic Ventures, Manta Ray Ventures
; source: Nomagic official announcement
; https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-a-startup-out-of-poland-picks-up-8-6m-for-its-pick-and-place-warehouse-robots/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Broad open-roles hiring slate visible on careers page
(hr)
. Nomagic's careers page currently lists open roles across business operations, customer support, engineering, marketing, operations, research, and sales, including 10 engineering roles and 4 sales roles. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/careers/)). Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Nomagic Careers.
https://nomagic.ai/careers/
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2026-05-12:
Brack.Alltron expands live production use of VLA systems
(product)
. Nomagic said Brack.Alltron expanded its partnership to include Vision-Language-Action systems in live warehouse operations, building on earlier deployments. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-and-brack-alltron-expand-partnership-to-include-vision-language-action-systems-in-production/))
Source: Nomagic.
https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-and-brack-alltron-expand-partnership-to-include-vision-language-action-systems-in-production/
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2026-05-12:
Brack.Alltron expands into VLA production
(gtm)
. Nomagic said it expanded the Brack.Alltron partnership to include Vision-Language-Action systems in live warehouse operations, tying the commercial message more explicitly to Physical AI. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-and-brack-alltron-expand-partnership-to-include-vision-language-action-systems-in-production/))
Source: Nomagic news.
https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-and-brack-alltron-expand-partnership-to-include-vision-language-action-systems-in-production/
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2026-04-16:
Chief scientist hire accelerates VLA and foundation model roadmap
(product)
. Nomagic hired a former Google DeepMind researcher as Chief Scientist to lead Vision-Language-Action model work and accelerate its Robotics Foundation Model. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-hires-new-chief-scientist-from-google-deepmind-to-lead-development-of-foundational-models-for-robotics/))
Source: Nomagic.
https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-hires-new-chief-scientist-from-google-deepmind-to-lead-development-of-foundational-models-for-robotics/
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2026-04-16:
Chief Scientist hire from Google DeepMind
(hr)
. Nomagic appointed Markus Wulfmeier as Chief Scientist to lead research on VLA models and Robotics Foundation Models. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-hires-new-chief-scientist-from-google-deepmind-to-lead-development-of-foundational-models-for-robotics/)). Team size observed: 51-200 employees employees.
Source: Nomagic News.
https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-hires-new-chief-scientist-from-google-deepmind-to-lead-development-of-foundational-models-for-robotics/
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2026-01-29:
Shoebox Picker launched for unsealed shoebox handling
(product)
. Nomagic launched Shoebox Picker, a Physical AI solution for two-piece and unsealed shoeboxes with orientation-aware grasping and multi-orientation handling. ([nomagic.ai](https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-launches-the-shoebox-picker-the-first-physical-ai-solution/))
Source: Nomagic.
https://nomagic.ai/news/nomagic-launches-the-shoebox-picker-the-first-physical-ai-solution/
SEAL Robotics GmbH
Website: seal-robotics.com
SEAL Robotics builds modular AI-enabled robots that automate manual dock and terminal operations such as twistlock handling, pin flipping, sealing, damage detection, and routine inspection for ports and rail terminals. ([seal-robotics.com](https://seal-robotics.com/?utm_source=openai))
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Pre Seed.
Founded: 2025.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 2-10 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits AI-Native Robotic Systems because it packages AI-based control into robots designed for real terminal operations, not demos, with a focus on safety-critical container handling and operational traceability. ([seal-robotics.com](https://seal-robotics.com/?utm_source=openai))
Funding rounds
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Pre-Seed
announced 2026-02-01
: 1800000 EUR
; investors: Creator Fund, Auxxo, January Ventures, Marvelous, Stefan Tietze
; source: Munich Startup
; https://www.munich-startup.de/en/116671/seal-robotics-pre-seed/
Company timeline
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2026-07-13:
SEAL Robotics careers page shows active openings
(hr)
. The company careers page currently lists open positions, including student openings in Operations in Munich/Garching and describes an ongoing hiring process.. Team size observed: 2-10 employees employees.
Source: SEAL Robotics.
https://seal-robotics.com/career/
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2026-06-11:
Conference speaking on automated container securing
(gtm)
. SEAL Robotics presented at the Black Sea Ports and Logistics 2026 conference in Istanbul with a talk titled 'Automated Container Securing,' signaling a more active industry visibility and lead-generation motion. ([transportevents.com](https://www.transportevents.com/EventsLinks/Istanbul2026_CP.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Source: TransportEvents / TurkLIM.
https://www.transportevents.com/EventsLinks/Istanbul2026_CP.pdf
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2026-06-01:
Live demos show twistlock handling at port events
(product)
. SEAL Robotics shared that it was pitching new features with brand-new footage of its robot performing twistlock handling, indicating more mature field demo capability.
Source: SEAL Robotics LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seal-robotics
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2026-05-01:
Fair presence for logistics outreach
(gtm)
. SEAL Robotics announced it would exhibit at the Future Logistics Fair in Duisburg, reinforcing a founder-led field marketing motion aimed at logistics ecosystem contacts. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seal-robotics_futurelogistics-activity-7447182158839930880-oZZG))
Source: SEAL Robotics.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seal-robotics_futurelogistics-activity-7447182158839930880-oZZG
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2026-02-01:
Pilot expansion into Northern Europe and Southeast Asia
(gtm)
. In the same funding announcement, SEAL Robotics said it would expand pilot projects in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, indicating an early geographic commercialization push. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seal-robotics_were-excited-to-announce-that-seal-robotics-activity-7422556754238115840-Mdw2))
Source: SEAL Robotics.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seal-robotics_were-excited-to-announce-that-seal-robotics-activity-7422556754238115840-Mdw2
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2026-02-01:
Pre-seed funding used to expand pilot projects and automate additional tasks
(product)
. The company announced a $2.1M pre-seed round and said it would accelerate development of twistlock handling and pin flipping while expanding pilot projects in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia.
Source: SEAL Robotics LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seal-robotics_were-excited-to-announce-that-seal-robotics-activity-7422556754238115840-Mdw2
NEOintralogistics GmbH
Website: neointralogistics.com
NEOintralogistics builds warehouse-automation systems that use autonomous mobile robots, picking stations, and orchestration software to automate goods-to-person picking in existing shelf-based warehouses.
Category: AI-Native Robotic Systems.
Funding stage: Seed.
Founded: 2021.
Country: Germany.
Employees: 11-50 employees.
Landscape fit: It fits the AI-native robotic systems category because it packages autonomy software and robots into a deployable system for real warehouse operations, not just controlled demos, and is designed to run inside existing production facilities. ([neointralogistics.com](https://www.neointralogistics.com/en/))
Funding rounds
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Seed
announced 2026-01-01
: 3000000 EUR
; investors: Amadeus APEX Technology Fund, Cetus Holding
; source: Amadeus Capital Partners
; https://www.amadeuscapital.com/neointralogistics-e3m-raas-warehouse-automation/
Company timeline
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2026-07-01:
Customer proof deepens with public 1-to-3 system scaling story
(gtm)
. NEO’s GLS/Versandmanufaktur case study documented a pilot-to-production rollout that expanded from one to three systems during live operations.
Source: Versandmanufaktur and GLS - From 1 to 3 Systems.
https://www.neointralogistics.com/en/cases/versandmanufaktur-gls
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2026-06-23:
Positioning broadens into vendor-neutral decision support
(gtm)
. By mid-2026 NEO added a whitepaper program comparing automation architectures and AMR variants, while also sharpening its website around a fit-check and decision framework.
Source: Whitepapers & Guides: Warehouse Automation | NEO.
https://www.neointralogistics.com/en/resources
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2026-03-24:
LogiMAT 2026 with dedicated fit-check and pilot-scoping motion
(gtm)
. NEO launched a dedicated LogiMAT 2026 page that framed the booth around fit-checks, pilot setup, and automation without upfront investment for shelf-warehouse operators.
Source: Ware-zur-Person im Fachbodenregal | NEO auf der LogiMAT 2026.
https://www.neointralogistics.com/logimat
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2026-01-01:
Software-side full-time hire announced
(hr)
. Daniel Bryars said his sabbatical was ending and that he would join NeoIntralogistics full time in January, working on the NEO:os orchestration platform.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielbryars_my-sabbatical-pursuing-an-msc-in-ai-is-coming-activity-7410409918983327744-0LeB
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2026-01-01:
Seed
(funding)
. Amount: 3000000 EUR. Investors: Amadeus APEX Technology Fund, Cetus Holding
Source: Amadeus Capital Partners.
https://www.amadeuscapital.com/neointralogistics-e3m-raas-warehouse-automation/
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2025-03-01:
Managing Director & CTO hire announced
(hr)
. Denis Bauer publicly announced he joined NEOintralogistics as Managing Director & CTO, and the co-founder confirmed he was onboard as CTO and managing director.. Team size observed: 11-50 employees employees.
Source: LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/denis-bauer_exciting-news-im-super-happy-to-activity-7310236088973905920-gUtP
