Bosch

Bosch is a global supplier of technology and services, established in 1886 and headquartered in Germany. The company operates through four main business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Bosch develops a wide range of solutions, including those for electronics systems in vehicles, industrial applications, and smart home technologies. Its offerings encompass powertrain and battery management, vehicle dynamics, infotainment systems, and functional safety services. The company employs approximately 390,000 associates worldwide and emphasizes innovative solutions that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability. With a strong focus on research and development, Bosch operates at 120 locations globally, employing around 59,000 people in this area. The company's strategic goal is to create connected solutions that improve everyday life, leveraging its expertise in sensor technology and IoT capabilities to deliver integrated services.

Yu Bai

Investment Director

Gitte Bedford

Vice President

Ruslan Bekbulatov

Investment Director

Ayelet Edrey

Vice President

Christoph Ferle

Investment Director

Sascha Fritz

Investment Principal

Hongquan Jiang

Investment Partner

Luis Llovera

Managing Director, USA

Yvonne Lutsch

Investment Principal

Josh Meyer

Director of Strategic Planning

Ingo Ramesohl

Managing Director and Executive Vice President Technology

Philipp Rose

Managing Director

Andreas Stratmann

Co-Founder

Xiaoguang Sun

Investment Partner

Paulina Szyzdek

Investment Principal

Gadi Toren

Investment Partner

Heribert Uhl

Senior Investment Director

Jan Westerhues

Investment Partner

Jan Westerhüs

Investment Partner

Shan Wu

Investment Director

Sun-Joung You

Senior Investment Director

Jeff Yu

Investment Principal

Past deals in Industrial Automation

AutoCore

Series A in 2023
Developer of automotive middleware platform intended to power next-generation vehicles. The company develops operating systems and autonomous driving software tailored for different automotive electrical and electronic architecture (EEA) computing platforms of next-generation vehicles, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) through full life cycle from design to production.
Carnegie Bosch Institute is positioned at the intersection of industry and academia, bringing the strengths of both together through research, education, and collaboration.

Autozilla Solutions

Corporate Round in 2022
Autozilla Solutions specialises in the development of electronic parts catalogues for spare parts. Making procurement of spare parts simple, hassle-free and digitally enabled is a key area of focus for the company.

Megarobo

Corporate Round in 2021
Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. engages in collaborative robotics research and development. The company provides automation solutions for life science, intelligent retail, and lightweight manufacturing. It offers robot, motion control, and software services. The company also provides facility on lease with technical support service to use robots. Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Munich, China.

Megarobo

Series B in 2020
Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. engages in collaborative robotics research and development. The company provides automation solutions for life science, intelligent retail, and lightweight manufacturing. It offers robot, motion control, and software services. The company also provides facility on lease with technical support service to use robots. Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Munich, China.

FogHorn

Series C in 2020
FogHorn is a developer of “edge intelligence” software for industrial and commercial IoT application solutions. FogHorn’s software platform brings the power of advanced analytics and machine learning to the on-premises edge environment enabling a new class of applications for advanced monitoring and diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance and operational intelligence use cases. FogHorn’s technology is ideally suited for OEMs, systems integrators and end customers in manufacturing, power and water, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, as well as smart grid, smart city, smart building and connected vehicle applications.

Hesai Technology

Series C in 2020
Hesai Technology specializes in the design and manufacture of laser sensors, particularly focusing on LiDAR technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company provides advanced sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles and various robotic applications, including last-mile delivery and industrial automation. Their products also include gas leak detection systems, which help monitor mixed gas compositions and identify hazardous leaks in the natural gas industry. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Hesai Technology supports the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous mobility solutions, serving a diverse range of industries by enhancing safety and efficiency through smart sensing technology.

TrunkTech

Series A in 2019
Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures self-driving electrical trucks. The company’s product includes auto driving solution TrunkPort technology. Additionally, Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. is an autonomous driving technology and service provider. Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. focuses on industrialization of level 4 autonomous driving and applications in ports, mine sites, and industrial parks. The company provides customized autonomous driving solutions based on the application environment analysis. Beijing TrunkTech Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Megarobo

Series A in 2019
Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. engages in collaborative robotics research and development. The company provides automation solutions for life science, intelligent retail, and lightweight manufacturing. It offers robot, motion control, and software services. The company also provides facility on lease with technical support service to use robots. Megarobo Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Munich, China.

AutoAI

Series A in 2019
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. develops a platform, which provides navigation technologies to connected vehicles. It offers holistic solutions based on data and cloud portal to provide Internet services into the car. The company also offers on-board components, such as a telematics box, a vehicle-optimized version of the android operating system or cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis; and entertainment, weather and traffic information, parking, fueling, and insurance services for drivers. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Beijing, China. AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd.

ABAX Sensing

Venture Round in 2018
ABAX is developing an ultra-low cost, small form factor automotive grade Lidar solution based on Frequency-Modulated Continuous Waves. The company is headquartered in Xian (CN).

Rotimatic

Series C in 2018
Zimplistic, founded in 2008 by Rishi Israni and Pranoti Nagarkar, is a kitchen robotics startup focused on improving healthy eating through innovative technology. Its flagship product, Rotimatic, is the world's first fully automatic roti-making appliance that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to prepare fresh, homemade rotis with minimal human intervention. Users can create hot and delicious rotis in under a minute by simply pressing a button, making it a convenient solution for busy households. Since its launch in 2016, Rotimatic has garnered significant global interest, serving millions of rotis across various countries, including Singapore, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The appliance stands out for its compact design and user-friendly operation, aiming to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthier eating habits. With its innovative approach, Rotimatic has disrupted the kitchen appliance market and continues to attract health-conscious consumers seeking convenient cooking solutions.

Rotimatic

Series C in 2018
Zimplistic, founded in 2008 by Rishi Israni and Pranoti Nagarkar, is a kitchen robotics startup focused on improving healthy eating through innovative technology. Its flagship product, Rotimatic, is the world's first fully automatic roti-making appliance that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to prepare fresh, homemade rotis with minimal human intervention. Users can create hot and delicious rotis in under a minute by simply pressing a button, making it a convenient solution for busy households. Since its launch in 2016, Rotimatic has garnered significant global interest, serving millions of rotis across various countries, including Singapore, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The appliance stands out for its compact design and user-friendly operation, aiming to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthier eating habits. With its innovative approach, Rotimatic has disrupted the kitchen appliance market and continues to attract health-conscious consumers seeking convenient cooking solutions.

AImotive

Series C in 2018
AImotive Informatikai Kft. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven self-driving technology designed for human drivers. Founded in 2015 and based in Budapest, Hungary, the company leverages camera-based solutions that replicate human visual capabilities. AImotive offers a suite of products, including aiDrive, which provides global self-driving functionalities across various weather conditions, and aiSim, which enables developers to test self-driving software effectively. Additionally, their aiWare product consists of AI-optimized hardware that is scalable for both embedded solutions and data centers. By combining expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive aims to support industry partners in achieving their autonomous driving objectives, fostering collaboration with its modular and hardware-agnostic solutions.

Robart

Series B in 2017
RobArt GmbH is an Austrian company specializing in the development of autonomous mobile robots for both consumer and industrial applications, leveraging its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AICU) technology. Founded in 2009 and based in Linz, the company aims to make intelligent robots accessible for everyday use, envisioning a future where these devices are commonplace in homes. RobArt focuses on creating low-cost control units that empower industry leaders to produce innovative robotic products, such as intelligent vacuum cleaners, security robots, and mobile entertainment devices. The company’s technology enables robots to navigate complex environments, adapt to changing conditions, and perform tasks with precision, ultimately enhancing user interaction and meeting consumer needs effectively.

FogHorn

Series B in 2017
FogHorn is a developer of “edge intelligence” software for industrial and commercial IoT application solutions. FogHorn’s software platform brings the power of advanced analytics and machine learning to the on-premises edge environment enabling a new class of applications for advanced monitoring and diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance and operational intelligence use cases. FogHorn’s technology is ideally suited for OEMs, systems integrators and end customers in manufacturing, power and water, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, as well as smart grid, smart city, smart building and connected vehicle applications.

ITK Engineering

Acquisition in 2016
ITK Engineering AG, a technology company, provides technical consulting and development services in the fields of software engineering, embedded systems, model-based design, and testing, as well as control systems design and signal processing solutions. Its products include test benches for the testing of electrified and mechatronic components; ECU hardware and software; and HiL system for hardware commissioning, modeling, and test automation, and processes for verification and validation of entire modules. The company offers TACware, a software solution for automation and highly-dynamic control of component test benches; TAF, a test automation framework for efficiency in the testing process; RDC, a race data configurator for automated and pre-configurable racing data analysis; ITK SafePack, a solution that guides users through a software development process; VeMoF, a vehicle motion modeling framework that offers open modules in MATLAB/Simulink, which are suitable for MiL and SiL simulation; VEPsim, a vehicle electrical powernet simulation solution; and AptiBox that enables a process chain with MATLAB/Simulink. In addition, the company offers systems engineering, modeling and simulation, algorithm design and function development, software engineering, verification and validation, hardware development, functional safety, and security services; and consulting and seminar services. It serves various industries, such as automotive, medical systems, robotics, motorsports, transportation, automation technology, commercial vehicles, agricultural machines, special vehicles, building management systems, and aerospace. ITK Engineering AG was formerly known as ITK-Engineering Ingenieurgesellschaft für technische Kybernetik mbH. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Rülzheim, Germany with branch offices in Germany. It has operations in Graz, Austria; Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo, Japan; and Detroit, Michigan. As of January 11, 2017, ITK Engineering AG operates as a subsidiary of Bosch Engineering GmbH.

FogHorn

Series A in 2016
FogHorn is a developer of “edge intelligence” software for industrial and commercial IoT application solutions. FogHorn’s software platform brings the power of advanced analytics and machine learning to the on-premises edge environment enabling a new class of applications for advanced monitoring and diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance and operational intelligence use cases. FogHorn’s technology is ideally suited for OEMs, systems integrators and end customers in manufacturing, power and water, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, as well as smart grid, smart city, smart building and connected vehicle applications.

AImotive

Series B in 2016
AImotive Informatikai Kft. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven self-driving technology designed for human drivers. Founded in 2015 and based in Budapest, Hungary, the company leverages camera-based solutions that replicate human visual capabilities. AImotive offers a suite of products, including aiDrive, which provides global self-driving functionalities across various weather conditions, and aiSim, which enables developers to test self-driving software effectively. Additionally, their aiWare product consists of AI-optimized hardware that is scalable for both embedded solutions and data centers. By combining expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive aims to support industry partners in achieving their autonomous driving objectives, fostering collaboration with its modular and hardware-agnostic solutions.

Rotimatic

Series B in 2015
Zimplistic, founded in 2008 by Rishi Israni and Pranoti Nagarkar, is a kitchen robotics startup focused on improving healthy eating through innovative technology. Its flagship product, Rotimatic, is the world's first fully automatic roti-making appliance that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to prepare fresh, homemade rotis with minimal human intervention. Users can create hot and delicious rotis in under a minute by simply pressing a button, making it a convenient solution for busy households. Since its launch in 2016, Rotimatic has garnered significant global interest, serving millions of rotis across various countries, including Singapore, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The appliance stands out for its compact design and user-friendly operation, aiming to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthier eating habits. With its innovative approach, Rotimatic has disrupted the kitchen appliance market and continues to attract health-conscious consumers seeking convenient cooking solutions.

Rotimatic

Series B in 2015
Zimplistic, founded in 2008 by Rishi Israni and Pranoti Nagarkar, is a kitchen robotics startup focused on improving healthy eating through innovative technology. Its flagship product, Rotimatic, is the world's first fully automatic roti-making appliance that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to prepare fresh, homemade rotis with minimal human intervention. Users can create hot and delicious rotis in under a minute by simply pressing a button, making it a convenient solution for busy households. Since its launch in 2016, Rotimatic has garnered significant global interest, serving millions of rotis across various countries, including Singapore, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The appliance stands out for its compact design and user-friendly operation, aiming to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthier eating habits. With its innovative approach, Rotimatic has disrupted the kitchen appliance market and continues to attract health-conscious consumers seeking convenient cooking solutions.

AImotive

Series A in 2015
AImotive Informatikai Kft. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven self-driving technology designed for human drivers. Founded in 2015 and based in Budapest, Hungary, the company leverages camera-based solutions that replicate human visual capabilities. AImotive offers a suite of products, including aiDrive, which provides global self-driving functionalities across various weather conditions, and aiSim, which enables developers to test self-driving software effectively. Additionally, their aiWare product consists of AI-optimized hardware that is scalable for both embedded solutions and data centers. By combining expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive aims to support industry partners in achieving their autonomous driving objectives, fostering collaboration with its modular and hardware-agnostic solutions.

Climatec

Acquisition in 2015
Since 1975, Climatec has been making buildings safer, more comfortable and efficient. We are the leading provider of advanced building technologies and energy solutions for thousands of customers every day, And our dedication to delivering an extraordinary customer experience and world-class service has enabled us to become the largest privately-owned building technologies provider in the nation. Climatec currently provides building automation services for: - BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS - ENERGY MANAGEMENT - INTERNET ENABLED SOLUTIONS - OPEN PROTOCOL - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - LIGHTING CONTROLS - UTILITY MONITORING - AUTOMATED DEMAND RESPONSE

Robart

Series A in 2014
RobArt GmbH is an Austrian company specializing in the development of autonomous mobile robots for both consumer and industrial applications, leveraging its proprietary Artificial Intelligence Control Unit (AICU) technology. Founded in 2009 and based in Linz, the company aims to make intelligent robots accessible for everyday use, envisioning a future where these devices are commonplace in homes. RobArt focuses on creating low-cost control units that empower industry leaders to produce innovative robotic products, such as intelligent vacuum cleaners, security robots, and mobile entertainment devices. The company’s technology enables robots to navigate complex environments, adapt to changing conditions, and perform tasks with precision, ultimately enhancing user interaction and meeting consumer needs effectively.
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