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Swarmbotics AI
Low-cost, autonomous ground robot swarms for tactical defense.
About Swarmbotics AI
Swarmbotics AI is a company that specializes in low-cost, ground swarm robotics for both industrial and defense applications. The company is developing an ecosystem of robot swarms called ANTS (Attritable, Networked, Tactical Swarm). These are unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to be autonomous, attritable, and capable of operating in swarms. The core of their business model is to provide a modular platform that can be adapted for a wide range of uses. This modularity allows for versatility in supporting various defense and industrial operations. The company targets both the defense industry and the industrial sector with its technology.
Swarmbotics AI aims to make swarm robotics a practical reality by focusing on affordability and scalability. Their UGVs are designed for unsupervised autonomous operation, which is a key factor in enabling their use at a large scale. The founders, Stephen Houghton and Drew Watson, have backgrounds in autonomous systems and military experience, which informs the development of their products. The company is positioned to address the growing demand for robotic solutions in complex and dangerous environments, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional systems.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, United States
- Employees
- 39
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 86.0/100
- Industry
- Security
- Sub-industry
- Public safety
- Sector
- Defence, Security, Core AI, Hobby Drones, Defence Applications
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2025 | $13M | $52M | LMNT Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2024 | $4M | $16M | Soma Capital · Silent Ventures · Quiet Capital · LMNT Ventures | ↗ |
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Soma Capital
Silent Ventures
Quiet Capital
LMNT Ventures
Other known investors4 additional known investors
National Technology Development Program
Leblon Capital
Origin Ventures
Scout Ventures
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