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Industrial automation startups worldwide
185 industrial automation startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.9B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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ApptronikApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of TeApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Te
Founded 2015Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Feb 2026 - 2
MUJINMujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.
Founded 2011Tsuruoka, Japan$374Mlast round Dec 2025 - 3
OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$287Mlast round Jul 2026 - 4
Mujin, Inc.Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Founded 2011Tokyo, Japan$224Mlast round Oct 2026 - 5
Rethink RoboticsRethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process.Rethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process.
Founded 2008Hebron, United States$143Mlast round Jan 2017 - 6
RobCoRobCo is an industrial automation company founded in 2020 at the Technical University of Munich.RobCo is an industrial automation company founded in 2020 at the Technical University of Munich.
Founded 2020Munich, Germany$143Mlast round Oct 2026 - 7
SereactSereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021.Sereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Stuttgart, Germany$136Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
Tempo AutomationTempo Automation is transforming the way companies innovate and bring new electronic products to market.Tempo Automation is transforming the way companies innovate and bring new electronic products to market.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$132Mlast round Nov 2022 - 9
MECH-I-TRONICMECH-I-TRONIC design and manufacturers customised and innovative solutions in assembly automation, plastic extrusion.MECH-I-TRONIC design and manufacturers customised and innovative solutions in assembly automation, plastic extrusion.
Founded -Paris, France$120Mlast round May 2025 - 10
TerraFirmaTerraFirma, Inc.TerraFirma, Inc.
Founded 2023Muskego, United States$115Mlast round Jul 2026 - 11
AutomataAutomata LINQ platform: an open, integrated lab automation solution, designed to help labs unlock their potential, lab space and scientists.Automata LINQ platform: an open, integrated lab automation solution, designed to help labs unlock their potential, lab space and scientists.
Founded -London, United Kingdom$92Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
Swift NavigationSwift Navigation is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in centimeter-accurate precise positioning solutions.Swift Navigation is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in centimeter-accurate precise positioning solutions.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$87Mlast round Jul 2025 - 13
FreeformFreeform, also known as Freeform Future Corp, is an advanced manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California.Freeform, also known as Freeform Future Corp, is an advanced manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California.
Founded 2019Hawthorne, United States$81Mlast round Feb 2026 - 14
VisionNav RoboticsVisionNav Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles and logistics automation solutions.VisionNav Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles and logistics automation solutions.
Founded 2016Lawrenceville, United States$76Mlast round Apr 2022 - 15
Nanotronics ImagingNanotronics Imaging is a microscopy and software company delivering rapid testing and analysis solutions.Nanotronics Imaging is a microscopy and software company delivering rapid testing and analysis solutions.
Founded 2010Brooklyn, United States$72Mlast round Mar 2022 - 16
WellAwareWellAware is an industrial automation and data analytics company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2012.WellAware is an industrial automation and data analytics company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012San Antonio, United States$61Mlast round Sept 2015 - 17
Adaptive InnovationsAdaptive Innovations specializes in industrial automation systems and custom test equipment services.Adaptive Innovations specializes in industrial automation systems and custom test equipment services.
Founded 2002Lakewood, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2026 - 18
RealSenseRealSense is the destination for industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, access control, industrial automation, hRealSense is the destination for industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, access control, industrial automation, h
Founded -San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Nov 2025 - 19
Verve MotionVerve Motion, Inc.Verve Motion, Inc.
Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$48Mlast round May 2026 - 20
Vecna RoboticsVecna Robotics, Inc.Vecna Robotics, Inc.
Founded 1998Waltham, United States$46Mlast round Sept 2026 - 21
HaberHaber, also known as Haber Water Technologies, is a Pune-based deep-tech startup founded in 2017.Haber, also known as Haber Water Technologies, is a Pune-based deep-tech startup founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Pune, India$44Mlast round Dec 2024 - 22
UniX AIUniX AI is a leader in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.UniX AI is a leader in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Founded 2023Su Zhou Shi, China$44Mlast round Mar 2026 - 23
SinsegyeSinsegye operates as a product-driven enterprise company.Sinsegye operates as a product-driven enterprise company.
Founded 2022China$43Mlast round Dec 2025 - 24
H3 DynamicsH3 Dynamics is a global advanced air mobility technology company enabling digitization, automation, and decarbonisation of flight.H3 Dynamics is a global advanced air mobility technology company enabling digitization, automation, and decarbonisation of flight.
Founded 2015Paris, Singapore$42Mlast round Oct 2021 - 25
Copia AutomationCopia Automation is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2020.Copia Automation is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020New York, United States$40Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
AethonAethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system.Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system.
Founded 2001Pittsburgh, United States$36Mlast round Oct 2015 - 27
TurinTechTurin Tech is an engineering service company that specializes in designing and developing industrial automation solutions.Turin Tech is an engineering service company that specializes in designing and developing industrial automation solutions.
Founded 2000Moncalieri, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Mar 2025 - 28Doosan RoboticsDoosan Robotics is a robotics company that manufactures collaborative robots.
Doosan Robotics is a robotics company that manufactures collaborative robots.
Founded 2015Suwon$34Mlast round Jan 2022 - 29
MOLGMolg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.
Founded 2021Sterling, United States$34Mlast round Dec 2025 - 30
Harvest AutomationHarvest Automation is a material handling company that provides robots to resolve manual labor problems across multiple industries.Harvest Automation is a material handling company that provides robots to resolve manual labor problems across multiple industries.
Founded 2009Billerica, United States$33Mlast round Jan 2015 - 31
CarbonSixCarbonSix is a robotics and Physical AI company that specializes in manufacturing automation.CarbonSix is a robotics and Physical AI company that specializes in manufacturing automation.
Founded 2024Wilmington, South Korea$32Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32
WheelrightWheelRight Ltd, an Oxford, UK-based tyre monitoring company,WheelRight Ltd, an Oxford, UK-based tyre monitoring company,
Founded 2004Oxford, United Kingdom$32Mlast round Sept 2023 - 33
Ambi RoboticsAmbi Robotics is an AI and robotics company focused on automation solutions for high-volume e-commerce, parcel, postal, and third-party logistics warehouses.Ambi Robotics is an AI and robotics company focused on automation solutions for high-volume e-commerce, parcel, postal, and third-party logistics warehouses.
Founded 2018Berkeley, United States$32Mlast round Oct 2022 - 34
Powerit SolutionsPowerit Solutions provides energy demand response and control solutions for industrial and commercial applications.Powerit Solutions provides energy demand response and control solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
Founded 1994Seattle, United States$32Mlast round May 2014 - 35
fruitcore roboticsfruitcore robotics is a German deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on making industrial automation accessible to businesses, especially small and medium-fruitcore robotics is a German deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on making industrial automation accessible to businesses, especially small and medium-
Founded 2017Konstanz, Germany$25Mlast round Dec 2022 - 36
DiliDili is an AI-powered compliance automation company that specializes in regulated, federally funded, and large-scale industrial projects.Dili is an AI-powered compliance automation company that specializes in regulated, federally funded, and large-scale industrial projects.
Founded 2023New York, United States$19Mlast round Jul 2026 - 37
9T Labs9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts.9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts.
Founded 2018Zurich, Switzerland$18Mlast round Feb 2022 - 38
THEKER RoboticsTHEKER Robotics is a Barcelona-based company specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence.THEKER Robotics is a Barcelona-based company specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Founded -Barcelona, Spain$18Mlast round Jul 2025 - 39
Podium AutomationPodium Automation is an industrial automation company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2024.Podium Automation is an industrial automation company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2024.
Founded 2024Brooklyn, United States$18Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
ArculusArculus helps multi-variant manufacturers cope with the market's bespoke customisation demand, being more efficient and cost-effective.Arculus helps multi-variant manufacturers cope with the market's bespoke customisation demand, being more efficient and cost-effective.
Founded 2016Germany$18Mlast round May 2020 - 41
CruxOCMCruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector.CruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector.
Founded 2017Calgary, Canada$17Mlast round Aug 2024 - 42
Raion RoboticsRaion Robotics is a South Korean company specializing in the development of quadruped walking robots and deployable robotics systems for challenging field operations.Raion Robotics is a South Korean company specializing in the development of quadruped walking robots and deployable robotics systems for challenging field operations.
Founded 2023Daejeon, South Korea$17Mlast round Sept 2025 - 43
JLTJLT is a company that offers factory automation equipment solutions.
JLT is a company that offers factory automation equipment solutions.
Founded 2013-$16Mlast round Feb 2025 - 44
Motion GMotion G provides intelligent engineering solutions for traditional industrial motion control.Motion G provides intelligent engineering solutions for traditional industrial motion control.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$16Mlast round Jul 2023 - 45MODIFIModifi is a platform that fosters efficient workforce management.
Modifi is a platform that fosters efficient workforce management.
Founded 2014Netherlands$16Mlast round Nov 2024 - 46
Fero LabsFero Labs is an AI-driven industrial machine learning platform based in New York, NY, with an additional location in Düsseldorf, Germany.Fero Labs is an AI-driven industrial machine learning platform based in New York, NY, with an additional location in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Founded 2016New York, United States$15Mlast round Jun 2023 - 47
EquipmakeEquipmake's mission is to provide State of the Art control System Solutions for niche and specialist markets.Equipmake's mission is to provide State of the Art control System Solutions for niche and specialist markets.
Founded 1997United Kingdom$15Mlast round May 2025 - 48
Peppermint RoboticsPeppermint Robotics is a full-stack robotics company based in Pune, India, founded in May 2019 by Runal Dahiwade.Peppermint Robotics is a full-stack robotics company based in Pune, India, founded in May 2019 by Runal Dahiwade.
Founded 2019Pune, India$15Mlast round Nov 2025 - 49
InfcomInfcom Industrial is a specialized business that focuses on high-end servo drives, servo motors, related software research, and development.
Infcom Industrial is a specialized business that focuses on high-end servo drives, servo motors, related software research, and development.
Founded 2016China$15Mlast round Apr 2023 - 50
CURACURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement.CURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement.
Founded 2025Calgary, Canada$14Mlast round Sept 2026
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Tsuruoka, Japan
Munich, Germany
Paris, France
London, United Kingdom
Pune, India
Su Zhou Shi, China
Paris, Singapore
Wilmington, South Korea
Zurich, Switzerland
Barcelona, Spain
Calgary, Canada
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