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QBotix
Pioneering company to use mobile, autonomous and rugged robots in the operation of solar power plants.
About QBotix
QBotix is a pioneering robotics company focused on revolutionizing the solar power industry through advanced robotic tracking systems. By integrating cutting-edge robotics technology with solar energy solutions, QBotix enhances the efficiency and reliability of solar power plants. The company's core product, the Robotic Tracking System (RTS), maximizes energy yield and minimizes the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by optimizing solar panel positioning and increasing ground coverage ratio. This innovation allows solar developers of all sizes to achieve higher system yields and better financial returns, even on challenging terrains. QBotix serves utility-scale solar developers and operators, providing them with a cost-effective, high-performance solution that is easy to install and universally compatible. The business model revolves around selling and servicing the RTS, generating revenue through product sales, maintenance contracts, and performance-based agreements.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, United States
- Employees
- 4
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 55.6/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sector
- Energy, Mechanical Solutions, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | May 2014 | $12M | $48M | E.ON · N47 · PERSEO | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2013 | $5M | $20M | DNX Ventures · Firelake Capital Management · NEA | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for QBotix is 60 monthly website visits, down 93.3% over the last three months. QBotix's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A6 investors entered at this stage
- FMFirelake Capital Management
DNX Ventures
NEA
N47
E.ON
PERSEO
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Aaron Lee
Thiel Fellowship
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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