# Top 50 Industrial Automation Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded industrial automation startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $4.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/industrial-automation-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Apptronik** Apptronik 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/apptronik) Apptronik 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* 2015 Austin, United States **$1.8B** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**MUJIN** Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mujin) Mujin is a leader in intelligent robotics and automation technology, based in Tokyo, Japan. *Founded* 2011 Tsuruoka, Japan **$374M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**Ouster** Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouster) Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$287M** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**Mujin, Inc.** Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mujin-inc) Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity. *Founded* 2011 Tokyo, Japan **$224M** last round Oct 2026
- 5 [**Rethink Robotics** Rethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rethink-robotics) Rethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process. *Founded* 2008 Hebron, United States **$143M** last round Jan 2017
- 6 [**RobCo** RobCo is an industrial automation company founded in 2020 at the Technical University of Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/robco) RobCo is an industrial automation company founded in 2020 at the Technical University of Munich. *Founded* 2020 Munich, Germany **$143M** last round Oct 2026
- 7 [**Sereact** Sereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sereact) Sereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Stuttgart, Germany **$136M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Tempo Automation** Tempo Automation is transforming the way companies innovate and bring new electronic products to market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tempo-automation) Tempo Automation is transforming the way companies innovate and bring new electronic products to market. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$132M** last round Nov 2022
- 9 [**MECH-I-TRONIC** MECH-I-TRONIC design and manufacturers customised and innovative solutions in assembly automation, plastic extrusion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mech-i-tronic) MECH-I-TRONIC design and manufacturers customised and innovative solutions in assembly automation, plastic extrusion. *Founded* - Paris, France **$120M** last round May 2025
- 10 [**TerraFirma** TerraFirma, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrafirma) TerraFirma, Inc. *Founded* 2023 Muskego, United States **$115M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**Automata** Automata LINQ platform: an open, integrated lab automation solution, designed to help labs unlock their potential, lab space and scientists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/automata) Automata LINQ platform: an open, integrated lab automation solution, designed to help labs unlock their potential, lab space and scientists. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Swift Navigation** Swift Navigation is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in centimeter-accurate precise positioning solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swift-navigation) Swift Navigation is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in centimeter-accurate precise positioning solutions. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$87M** last round Jul 2025
- 13 [**Freeform** Freeform, also known as Freeform Future Corp, is an advanced manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freeform) Freeform, also known as Freeform Future Corp, is an advanced manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California. *Founded* 2019 Hawthorne, United States **$81M** last round Feb 2026
- 14 [**VisionNav Robotics** VisionNav Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles and logistics automation solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/visionnav-robotics) VisionNav Robotics is a global leader in autonomous industrial vehicles and logistics automation solutions. *Founded* 2016 Lawrenceville, United States **$76M** last round Apr 2022
- 15 [**Nanotronics Imaging** Nanotronics Imaging is a microscopy and software company delivering rapid testing and analysis solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanotronics-imaging) Nanotronics Imaging is a microscopy and software company delivering rapid testing and analysis solutions. *Founded* 2010 Brooklyn, United States **$72M** last round Mar 2022
- 16 [**WellAware** WellAware is an industrial automation and data analytics company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wellaware) WellAware is an industrial automation and data analytics company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 San Antonio, United States **$61M** last round Sept 2015
- 17 [**Adaptive Innovations** Adaptive Innovations specializes in industrial automation systems and custom test equipment services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adaptive-innovations) Adaptive Innovations specializes in industrial automation systems and custom test equipment services. *Founded* 2002 Lakewood, United States **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 18 [**RealSense** RealSense is the destination for industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, access control, industrial automation, h](https://millionrounds.com/company/realsense) RealSense 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 **$50M** last round Nov 2025
- 19 [**Verve Motion** Verve Motion, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verve-motion) Verve Motion, Inc. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$48M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**Vecna Robotics** Vecna Robotics, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vecna-robotics) Vecna Robotics, Inc. *Founded* 1998 Waltham, United States **$46M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**Haber** Haber, also known as Haber Water Technologies, is a Pune-based deep-tech startup founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haber) Haber, also known as Haber Water Technologies, is a Pune-based deep-tech startup founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Pune, India **$44M** last round Dec 2024
- 22 [**UniX AI** UniX AI is a leader in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unix-ai) UniX AI is a leader in embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. *Founded* 2023 Su Zhou Shi, China **$44M** last round Mar 2026
- 23 [**Sinsegye** Sinsegye operates as a product-driven enterprise company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sinsegye) Sinsegye operates as a product-driven enterprise company. *Founded* 2022 China **$43M** last round Dec 2025
- 24 [**H3 Dynamics** H3 Dynamics is a global advanced air mobility technology company enabling digitization, automation, and decarbonisation of flight.](https://millionrounds.com/company/h3-dynamics) H3 Dynamics is a global advanced air mobility technology company enabling digitization, automation, and decarbonisation of flight. *Founded* 2015 Paris, Singapore **$42M** last round Oct 2021
- 25 [**Copia Automation** Copia Automation is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/copia-automation) Copia Automation is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$40M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**Aethon** Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aethon) Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system. *Founded* 2001 Pittsburgh, United States **$36M** last round Oct 2015
- 27 [**TurinTech** Turin Tech is an engineering service company that specializes in designing and developing industrial automation solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turintech) Turin Tech is an engineering service company that specializes in designing and developing industrial automation solutions. *Founded* 2000 Moncalieri, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Mar 2025
- 28 [**Doosan Robotics** Doosan Robotics is a robotics company that manufactures collaborative robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/doosan-robotics) Doosan Robotics is a robotics company that manufactures collaborative robots. *Founded* 2015 Suwon **$34M** last round Jan 2022
- 29 [**MOLG** Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molg) Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 Sterling, United States **$34M** last round Dec 2025
- 30 [**Harvest Automation** Harvest Automation is a material handling company that provides robots to resolve manual labor problems across multiple industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harvest-automation) Harvest Automation is a material handling company that provides robots to resolve manual labor problems across multiple industries. *Founded* 2009 Billerica, United States **$33M** last round Jan 2015
- 31 [**CarbonSix** CarbonSix is a robotics and Physical AI company that specializes in manufacturing automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbonsix) CarbonSix is a robotics and Physical AI company that specializes in manufacturing automation. *Founded* 2024 Wilmington, South Korea **$32M** last round Apr 2026
- 32 [**Wheelright** WheelRight Ltd, an Oxford, UK-based tyre monitoring company,](https://millionrounds.com/company/wheelright) WheelRight Ltd, an Oxford, UK-based tyre monitoring company, *Founded* 2004 Oxford, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Sept 2023
- 33 [**Ambi Robotics** Ambi Robotics is an AI and robotics company focused on automation solutions for high-volume e-commerce, parcel, postal, and third-party logistics warehouses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ambi-robotics) 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* 2018 Berkeley, United States **$32M** last round Oct 2022
- 34 [**Powerit Solutions** Powerit Solutions provides energy demand response and control solutions for industrial and commercial applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerit-solutions) Powerit Solutions provides energy demand response and control solutions for industrial and commercial applications. *Founded* 1994 Seattle, United States **$32M** last round May 2014
- 35 [**fruitcore robotics** fruitcore robotics is a German deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on making industrial automation accessible to businesses, especially small and medium-](https://millionrounds.com/company/fruitcore-robotics) fruitcore robotics is a German deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on making industrial automation accessible to businesses, especially small and medium- *Founded* 2017 Konstanz, Germany **$25M** last round Dec 2022
- 36 [**Dili** Dili is an AI-powered compliance automation company that specializes in regulated, federally funded, and large-scale industrial projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dili) Dili is an AI-powered compliance automation company that specializes in regulated, federally funded, and large-scale industrial projects. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$19M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**9T Labs** 9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/9t-labs) 9T Labs AG is a Swiss technology company focused on additive manufacturing of advanced carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite parts. *Founded* 2018 Zurich, Switzerland **$18M** last round Feb 2022
- 38 [**THEKER Robotics** THEKER Robotics is a Barcelona-based company specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theker-robotics) THEKER Robotics is a Barcelona-based company specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence. *Founded* - Barcelona, Spain **$18M** last round Jul 2025
- 39 [**Podium Automation** Podium Automation is an industrial automation company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/podium-automation) Podium Automation is an industrial automation company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Brooklyn, United States **$18M** last round Jun 2026
- 40 [**Arculus** Arculus helps multi-variant manufacturers cope with the market's bespoke customisation demand, being more efficient and cost-effective.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arculus) Arculus helps multi-variant manufacturers cope with the market's bespoke customisation demand, being more efficient and cost-effective. *Founded* 2016 Germany **$18M** last round May 2020
- 41 [**CruxOCM** CruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cruxocm) CruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector. *Founded* 2017 Calgary, Canada **$17M** last round Aug 2024
- 42 [**Raion Robotics** Raion Robotics is a South Korean company specializing in the development of quadruped walking robots and deployable robotics systems for challenging field operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raion-robotics) Raion Robotics is a South Korean company specializing in the development of quadruped walking robots and deployable robotics systems for challenging field operations. *Founded* 2023 Daejeon, South Korea **$17M** last round Sept 2025
- 43 [**JLT** JLT is a company that offers factory automation equipment solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jlt) JLT is a company that offers factory automation equipment solutions. *Founded* 2013 - **$16M** last round Feb 2025
- 44 [**Motion G** Motion G provides intelligent engineering solutions for traditional industrial motion control.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motion-g) Motion G provides intelligent engineering solutions for traditional industrial motion control. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$16M** last round Jul 2023
- 45 [**MODIFI** Modifi is a platform that fosters efficient workforce management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modifi) Modifi is a platform that fosters efficient workforce management. *Founded* 2014 Netherlands **$16M** last round Nov 2024
- 46 [**Fero Labs** Fero Labs is an AI-driven industrial machine learning platform based in New York, NY, with an additional location in Düsseldorf, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fero-labs) Fero Labs is an AI-driven industrial machine learning platform based in New York, NY, with an additional location in Düsseldorf, Germany. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$15M** last round Jun 2023
- 47 [**Equipmake** Equipmake's mission is to provide State of the Art control System Solutions for niche and specialist markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/equipmake) Equipmake's mission is to provide State of the Art control System Solutions for niche and specialist markets. *Founded* 1997 United Kingdom **$15M** last round May 2025
- 48 [**Peppermint Robotics** Peppermint Robotics is a full-stack robotics company based in Pune, India, founded in May 2019 by Runal Dahiwade.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peppermint-robotics) Peppermint Robotics is a full-stack robotics company based in Pune, India, founded in May 2019 by Runal Dahiwade. *Founded* 2019 Pune, India **$15M** last round Nov 2025
- 49 [**Infcom** Infcom Industrial is a specialized business that focuses on high-end servo drives, servo motors, related software research, and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infcom) Infcom Industrial is a specialized business that focuses on high-end servo drives, servo motors, related software research, and development. *Founded* 2016 China **$15M** last round Apr 2023
- 50 [**CURA** CURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cura) CURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement. *Founded* 2025 Calgary, Canada **$14M** last round Sept 2026

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