1NCE
Venture Round in 2025
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.
Berkshire Grey
Acquisition in 2023
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
Symbotic specializes in automated supply chain solutions, focusing on warehouses and distribution centers. They offer innovative robotics and software to enhance efficiency and profitability for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
1NCE
Venture Round in 2022
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.
RightHand Robotics
Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.
Claroty is an industrial cybersecurity company offering an OT/IoT/IIoT security platform to protect and optimize industrial networks. The platform discovers granular elements, extracts critical data, and provides actionable insights for engineers, operators, and security professionals. It provides visibility, threat detection, risk and vulnerability management, and secure remote access by integrating with customers' existing infrastructure, reducing downtime and improving uptime and efficiency across production sites. The solution covers assets such as industrial control systems and SCADA, enabling anomaly detection and safe operation without requiring extensive dedicated teams. It connects to customers' environments to manage security across operational technology without disrupting production.
1NCE
Funding Round in 2021
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.
Agile Robots
Series C in 2021
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.
Berkshire Grey
Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
NetraDyne
Series C in 2021
NetraDyne is a provider of AI-driven fleet safety and management technology that uses computer vision and edge computing to process visual and sensory inputs for fleets across industries such as transportation, drones, agriculture, construction, and healthcare. The company offers an integrated platform that supports multiple camera angles for driver safety events and AI-based safety solutions, along with a driver performance monitoring system that identifies and rewards positive behavior. Its solutions reduce accidents, improve real-time awareness of risky behavior, and safeguard against false claims by delivering timely insights. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, with an additional office in Bengaluru, NetraDyne integrates machine learning with edge processing to deliver actionable data to fleet operators.
AInnovation
Series D in 2021
AInnovation specializes in AI-driven products and services, leveraging computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing technologies to enhance business efficiency, performance, and digital transformation.
AutoStore
Secondary Market in 2021
AutoStore is a provider of automated warehousing and storage systems that delivers hardware and software solutions for end-to-end warehouse operations, from system design to robot-enabled operations. Its cube-based storage uses standardized boxes to maximize space efficiency and increase capacity without expanding footprint, enabling high-density goods-to-person picking. The company develops routing algorithms, data insights, and reporting tools that continuously enhance its software and robotic solutions. AutoStore serves multiple industries—including grocery, retail, third-party logistics, industrials, and healthcare—and operates globally, with presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company emphasizes partner collaboration through strategic system integrator relationships to deploy its solutions. Originating in Norway, AutoStore markets its systems through a worldwide distribution network and serves warehouses of all sizes and types.
Brain Corp
Series D in 2020
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.
Berkshire Grey
Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.
Fetch Robotics
Series C in 2019
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Boston Dynamics
Venture Round in 2019
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is an engineering company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced robots and software for human simulation. Founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company has gained recognition for its innovative robots that mimic animal movement, such as Spot, a quadruped robot, and Atlas, a humanoid robot. These robots are equipped with cutting-edge mobility, dexterity, and intelligence, allowing them to perform tasks in challenging environments, including industrial plants, construction sites, and warehouses. Boston Dynamics also develops software for human simulation, which is utilized in various training applications, including law enforcement and military operations. The company collaborates with organizations globally, providing solutions to some of the most complex challenges in automation and robotics.
Fetch Robotics
Series B in 2017
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Brain Corp
Series C in 2017
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.
Schaft
Acquisition in 2017
Schaft is a robotics company that originated from the JSK Robotics Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, where notable roboticist Hirochika Inoue conducted significant research. Currently led by Masayuki Inaba, the company was co-founded by Junichi Urata and Yuto Nakanishi, who began their work on humanoid robots over a decade ago. Schaft specializes in developing robotic technology and hardware specifically designed for industrial applications, focusing on the production and distribution of humanoid bipedal robotic machines. These robots are engineered to assist clients in performing tasks in hazardous environments, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing robotics for practical use in challenging settings.
Boston Dynamics
Acquisition in 2017
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is an engineering company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced robots and software for human simulation. Founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company has gained recognition for its innovative robots that mimic animal movement, such as Spot, a quadruped robot, and Atlas, a humanoid robot. These robots are equipped with cutting-edge mobility, dexterity, and intelligence, allowing them to perform tasks in challenging environments, including industrial plants, construction sites, and warehouses. Boston Dynamics also develops software for human simulation, which is utilized in various training applications, including law enforcement and military operations. The company collaborates with organizations globally, providing solutions to some of the most complex challenges in automation and robotics.
OSIsoft
Acquisition in 2017
OSIsoft, LLC specializes in providing real-time data infrastructure solutions through its flagship product, the PI System. This enterprise infrastructure enables the connection of sensor-based data, operations, and personnel to facilitate actionable insights across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, utilities, life sciences, and critical facilities. The PI System allows organizations to analyze, collect, and visualize operational data, thereby improving processes, compliance, and asset health while identifying new market opportunities. Additionally, OSIsoft offers the PI Integrator, which integrates sensor-based data with advanced analytics and visualization tools. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, OSIsoft serves a global customer base with installations in over 100 countries and has established strategic partnerships with prominent companies such as Microsoft and SAP. OSIsoft, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Estudillo Holdings Corp.
OSIsoft
Private Equity Round in 2017
OSIsoft, LLC specializes in providing real-time data infrastructure solutions through its flagship product, the PI System. This enterprise infrastructure enables the connection of sensor-based data, operations, and personnel to facilitate actionable insights across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, utilities, life sciences, and critical facilities. The PI System allows organizations to analyze, collect, and visualize operational data, thereby improving processes, compliance, and asset health while identifying new market opportunities. Additionally, OSIsoft offers the PI Integrator, which integrates sensor-based data with advanced analytics and visualization tools. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, OSIsoft serves a global customer base with installations in over 100 countries and has established strategic partnerships with prominent companies such as Microsoft and SAP. OSIsoft, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Estudillo Holdings Corp.
Quicktron Robotics
Series B in 2017
Quicktron Robotics is an industrial automation company that focuses on providing advanced hardware, control software, and robotic system solutions tailored for warehouse and factory environments. The company specializes in intelligent driving and autonomous robotics, aiming to streamline material handling and fulfillment processes. Quicktron develops an intelligent warehouse logistics operating system that integrates artificial intelligence algorithms with AI robots to automate manual labor tasks such as selecting, transporting, and sorting goods. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance operational efficiency and optimize warehouse management, significantly reducing the burden of repetitive tasks in manufacturing centers.
Afero, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, providing a Platform-as-a-Service that facilitates the development and deployment of connected devices. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Afero offers a comprehensive platform that includes a secure Bluetooth Smart module, scalable cloud services, and various development tools. This architecture allows entrepreneurs and companies to quickly prototype connected devices across multiple industries, including consumer electronics, healthcare, and home automation. Afero's platform enables users to effectively access, control, and manage their devices, promoting seamless communication and interaction between them. By leveraging its technology, Afero enhances the ability of businesses to utilize connected devices for improved operational efficiencies and meaningful analytics, thus transforming how connected technologies integrate into everyday processes.
Fetch Robotics
Series A in 2015
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.