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Kindred Systems
Integrator of artificial intelligence creating intelligent robots
About Kindred Systems
Kindred is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that develops advanced robots to solve real-world problems, primarily focusing on e-commerce and parcel fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and now part of the Ocado Group, Kindred's mission is to enhance the lives of human workers through the power of AI robotics. The company's flagship product, the SORT intelligent AI-powered robot, has successfully picked over 500 million pieces of merchandise since its inception. These robots work collaboratively with human associates, improving employee engagement and overall productivity. Kindred operates in the logistics and supply chain market, serving clients that include large e-commerce platforms and parcel fulfillment centers. The business model revolves around selling and leasing its AI-powered robots and providing ongoing support and maintenance services. Revenue is generated through direct sales, leasing agreements, and service contracts.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 135
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.1/100
- Industry
- Robotics
- Sector
- Robotics, Retail, Core AI, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Technology, Warehouse Automation, Intralogistics, Hard Tech, AI Applications, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Nov 2020 | $262M | $262M | Ocado | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Feb 2019 | $36M | $144M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kindred Systems is 370 monthly website visits, down 76.9% over the last three months. Kindred Systems's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Eclipse Ventures
11.2 Capital
First Round Capital
Bloomberg Beta
Bold Capital Partners
Collective Data
Tencent
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Ocado
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