# Gideon: Industrial automation, Chicago, United States

> Gideon: Gideon is a robotics and AI company founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material-handling automation across various...

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# Gideon

Gideon is a robotics and AI company founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material-handling automation across various sectors, including manufacturin

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Industrial automation Chicago, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 150 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $42M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round May 2024

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- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Gideon

Gideon is a robotics and AI company founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material-handling automation across various sectors, including manufacturin

g, logistics, warehousing, and retail. The company utilizes a combination of 3D vision, spatial AI, and deep learning to automate complex manual tasks, such as trailer loading and unloading, while collaborating with human operators in dynamic environments. Gideon's core offering includes a fleet of AI-driven mobile robots designed to efficiently manage high-variability tasks with minimal infrastructure changes. Their flagship product, Trey, is an autonomous forklift that streamlines loading and unloading operations. The company operates on a subscription model that encompasses hardware, software updates, maintenance, and technical support, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows. Gideon aims to address challenges like labor shortages and rising logistics demands, enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial settings. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in Croatia.

## What company datasets say Gideon raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$42M** in dollars

Rounds **11**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round date **May 2024**

Investors listed **19**

## Founders and team

From Gideon's own website: 2 founders, 3 on the team.

**Kruno Stražanac** Chief Customer Success Officer & Co-Founder

**Matija Kopić** Co-Founder & Board member

- **Iva Vukina** Chief Commercial Officer
- **Klaudija Šarkanj** VP Business Operations
- **Daniel Guja** Product Manager

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Industrial automation
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33392, 333248, SIC 3589
- **Region:** Illinois
- **Revenue:** $10M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/gideon)

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