A commitment to innovation and sustainability
We back founders building the next generation of intelligent machines. From industrial automation to advanced AI systems, Advanced Robotics Capital (ARC) invests in technologies that are reshaping how the world works.
Investment Strategy
Stage
Follow-on reserve: Up to $30M
Seed to Series B
Initial checks: $1M – $15M
What We Look For
Deep technical innovations
We seek breakthrough technologies that demonstrate fundamental advances in robotics, AI, or automation, not incremental improvements to existing solutions.
Scalable robotics solutions
Your solution should demonstrate clear potential for deployment across multiple facilities, industries, or use cases with minimal customization requirements.
Clear commercial applications
We prioritize technologies that solve pressing industrial or commercial problems with quantifiable ROI and a clear path to market adoption.
Strong IP portfolio
Your intellectual property strategy should include both defensive and offensive patents, particularly in core technological innovations that provide sustainable competitive advantages.
Experienced technical teams
We back founding teams that combine deep technical expertise in robotics/AI with prior startup or industry experience, showing both engineering excellence and business acumen.
Sustainable unit economics
Your business model should demonstrate improving margins at scale, with clear understanding of production costs, deployment expenses, and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Investment Thesis
We believe the next decade will see an unprecedented acceleration in robotics adoption across industries. As labor costs rise and technology costs fall, intelligent automation will become critical for competitive advantage. Our investments sit at the intersection of three key trends:
Focus
- Manufacturing Automation
- AI-Enhanced Robotics
- Human-Robot Collaboration
Focus Areas
Industrial Robotics
- Smart Manufacturing Systems
- Warehouse Automation
- Quality Control Robotics
- Assembly Line Intelligence
- Predictive Maintenance AI
Service Robotics - Healthcare Automation
- Hospitality Robots
- Retail Automation
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Public Service Robots
Enabling Technologies - Computer Vision
- Sensor Systems
- Robot Operating Systems
- Motion Planning AI
- Digital Twin Technology
“Asia’s unique combination of manufacturing expertise, engineering talent, and real-world automation needs makes it the perfect laboratory for robotics innovation. When we back companies here, we’re not just investing in technology – we’re investing in the future of global industry.”
Advanced Robotics Corporation
General Partner
Ready to build something extraordinary? We’re always eager to connect with visionary founders.
Building breakthrough robotics or AI technology? We offer:
Global scaling support
Deep technical due diligence that understands your innovation
Access to first customers and deployment partners
Engineering talent network
Manufacturing and supply chain expertise