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Introducing the World's First Autonomous Robotic Restaurant Serving Made-to-Order Meals

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2020Robotics
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2025
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About SJW Robotics

Appetronix, also known as SJW Robotics, is a pioneering FoodTech company specializing in the development of autonomous kitchen robotic systems for the hospitality industry. The company leverages eighty years of combined experience in autonomous machine engineering, restaurant concept development, and food service manufacturing to create scalable and profitable automated solutions that merge the art of cooking with the science of automation. Appetronix is set to launch the first fully autonomous robotic restaurant that prepares made-to-order meals. At the heart of this model is a proprietary automated wok system, known as Rowok, which uses high-speed mechanisms and state-of-the-art sensors to deliver consistent, high-quality meals crafted by award-winning chefs. The company aims to serve the hospitality sector, including restaurants and cloud kitchens, by providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and food safety. Appetronix's business model revolves around the sale and deployment of these robotic systems, generating revenue through both direct sales and service agreements. The company has also been selected to participate in the United Global Entrepreneur Program (GEP), which supports high-growth, innovative companies in establishing their global headquarters in the UK and scaling their operations internationally.

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Founded
2020
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Sector
Robotics

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Seed5 investors entered at this stage

  • Tom Colicchio
  • Alley Robotics Ventures
  • AlleyCorp
  • N49P Venture Capital
  • Jim Grote
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🇺🇸 United States57.1%
🇨🇦 Canada42.9%
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