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Savioke
Builds robots that undertake daily operations for the services industry
About Savioke
In 2013, Steve Cousins, a visionary in robotics, founded Savioke with a mission to revolutionize service delivery through autonomous robots. Drawing from his experience as the former CEO of Willow Garage, Cousins embarked on a journey to create robots that could seamlessly integrate into human environments.
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Savioke introduced the Relay robot, an autonomous mobile robot designed to deliver items in complex settings like hotels and hospitals. This innovation marked a significant leap in the field of service robotics, showcasing the potential of robots to perform mundane tasks efficiently and safely.
The company gained early traction and secured a $2 million seed funding round from notable investors, including Google Ventures, which propelled its growth and development. This financial backing was crucial in advancing Savioke's technology and expanding its market presence.
In 2022, Savioke underwent a significant transformation, rebranding as Relay Robotics. This change reflected the company's evolution and its commitment to enhancing its product offerings and market reach. Today, Relay Robotics continues to lead in the design and deployment of delivery robots, maintaining the pioneering spirit that Steve Cousins instilled from the beginning.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Jose, United States
- Employees
- 46
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.9/100
- Industry
- Robotics, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech, Logistics & Delivery
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Industrial Automation, Innovation Management, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor 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 | Jun 2018 | $17M | $68M | Brain Corporation · Intel Capital | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jan 2016 | $15M | $60M | Intel Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Savioke is 30 monthly website visits, down 72.7% over the last three months. Savioke's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Morado Ventures
Felicis
Visionnaire Ventures
AME Cloud Ventures
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Sand Hill Angels
11.2 Capital
Intel Capital
Brain Corporation
Other known investors4 additional known investors
GV
Intel Corporation
NLVC
Xplorer Capital
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