Anybotics Secures $60M, Totaling $110M Series B for Robot Expansion
Swiss robotics company Anybotics has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its Series B funding to $110 million. This follows an initial $50 million raised 18 months prior. The company, founded in 2016, developed Anymal, a quadruped robot for autonomous industrial inspections.
Anymal uses sensors and cameras to monitor equipment and detect potential hazards like thermal anomalies or combustible gas. This automation minimizes human risk in dangerous environments and improves maintenance efficiency. CEO Péter Fankhauser highlighted the robot's role in enhancing productivity and operational reliability.
Since the initial Series B funding, Anybotics has doubled its robot deployments to nearly 200 units across various industries, including oil and gas, mining, and utilities. Clients range from Novelis and Iamgold to Stelco and Stanford University. Orders vary from single units to fleets exceeding ten robots, with potential for larger deployments across multiple client facilities. For more on robotics and AI, see Gemini Powers AI Answers on Google Nest Devices.
With the new funding, Anybotics plans to expand its U.S. presence following the recent opening of its San Francisco office. While this investment extends the Series B, the company intends for its Series C to focus on broader growth and new applications. This suggests a larger funding round is anticipated in the future. This funding round was co-led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with participation from other investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and NGP Capital. For insights into other tech investments, see Proposed Endowment Tax Hike Could Disrupt VC Funding.
This strategic approach to funding reflects Anybotics' focus on scaling its core business before pursuing broader expansion. To learn about other companies expanding in the U.S., see Hyundai's Supernal Relocates eVTOL HQ to California.