🇩🇰 Capra Robotics® secures €11.3 million seed investment round led by Supernova Invest and Promus Ventures
The Danish deep tech pioneer closes funding round to accelerate their mission of revolutionizing the use of mobile robots.
Aarhus, January 15, 2025
Capra Robotics®, a frontline innovator in mobile robotics solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its seed investment round, raising EUR 11.3M. The round features global backers with experienced Supernova Invest (FR) and Promus Ventures (US) as leads, as well as Summiteer (DE) and EIFO – Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (DK) as followers. This milestone marks a pivotal step to further Capra Robotics’® journey to revolutionize the use of mobile robots.
Since its foundation, Capra Robotics® has been powered by its vision of creating mobile robots to help people wherever they go. This goal is achieved by offering adaptable, standardized solutions for companies within inspection, logistics, and maintenance, addressing the growing need to eliminate dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks.
Amid historically low unemployment rates, rising labor costs, and an aging population, companies must move away from heavy reliance on manual processes to remain competitive, scale their operations, and uphold conformity with existing process standards. This requires innovative robotics solutions capable of handling a wide range of tasks – including those in emerging domains.
GLOBAL CONFIDENCE IN CAPRA ROBOTICS
Among the investors, there is great confidence in Capra Robotics:
“At Supernova Invest, we are confident that CAPRA’s solution will accelerate the global adoption of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). Its ease of implementation and competitive edge position CAPRA to unlock a wide range of new applications, addressing critical labor shortages and delivering significant productivity gains across industries. Niels’ outstanding expertise and proven success in mobile robotics is invaluable, we are excited to support this new venture and contribute to its future success.” Claude-Sébastien Lerbourg, Investment Director at Supernova Invest.
A view shared by Mike Collett, Founder and Managing Partner at Promus Ventures: “We are excited to work with Niels and the entire Capra team to help redefine how autonomous mobile robots operate across numerous environments and platforms. Few AMR companies have the vast experience and proven success as Niels and the Capra team within the robotics industry. We believe this round will further fuel its strong growth and position the company to further scale globally.”
Dominik Bär, Partner at Summiteer, emphasizes the potential of the company: “Capra Robotics’ pioneering approach to mobile robotics, particularly in challenging environments, addresses a rapidly growing need for automation. We look forward to supporting Niels, Lars and their highly skilled team as they continue to scale their business and pursue their vision.”
“With their unique AI-driven mobile robot solutions Capra Robotics automates logistical challenges in some of the largest international industrial companies. At the same time, they make it possible to inspect and monitor hard-to-reach critical energy infrastructure. These are two important agendas for EIFO – and since we are very impressed with the management team’s innovative abilities and plans for the future, we are excited to support their journey and continued impact worldwide,” says Simon Frederik Loft Øelund, Tech Investor at EIFO.
“The investment depicts a strong group of investors’ confidence in our vision and the scale of opportunities ahead,” said Niels Jul Jacobsen, CEO of Capra Robotics®. Having investors from both the US and Europe not only strengthens our ability to scale rapidly but also provides invaluable insights and networks that will help us expand into new markets and better serve our customers and partners across the globe.”
ONE ROBOT – MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS
What sets Capra Robotics® apart from the competition is its highly innovative and versatile kinematics, which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. The patented wheel frame enables it to solve automation needs across several industries with its generic high-runner solutions and world-class robot platform empowering solution partners to develop tailored applications. This innovative approach positions Capra Robotics as a pivotal force driving transformation in logistics, inspection, and maintenance:
In logistics, they are expanding on conventional intralogistics with robotics solutions that bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor logistics. They enable businesses to efficiently improve their material flow across entire facilities, supporting further advancements in production logistics operations. In inspection, they are addressing critical challenges in perimeter control and substation inspection, providing robust solutions for industries striving for optimal security and operational excellence. In maintenance, they are leading the way in transforming modern cities for a sustainable future by offering smart robot solutions to help industries reduce emissions, minimize waste, and create safer working environments.
BUILDING ON MOMENTUM: GROWTH AND GLOBAL EXPANSION
The seed investment will go towards further accelerating Capra Robotics’® growth trajectory fueling both growth and global expansion. The company has been solidifying its position as a novel force in the robotics industry since its initial product launch in 2023, particularly with its groundbreaking material handling solution that bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor logistics operations.
Utilizing its momentum, the company will continue to drive growth by establishing top-tier partnerships with distributors and system integrators, enabling deeper engagement with global key accounts and valuable end customers, a list already counting Lockheed Martin, Robert Bosch, ZF Friedrichshafen, the US Air Force, and Deutsche Telekom.
The investment will give way to faster entry into new geographical markets and boost its workforce within sales as well as service and support, predominantly in Europe and North America. The recent establishment of Capra Robotics Inc., the company’s US-based subsidiary further amplifies its global presence as they gear up for wide-scale deployment in North America.
ABOUT SUPERNOVA INVEST
Supernova Invest is a European multi-stage VC firm with €800m AUM. The current portfolio includes 80+ companies that develop products and services leveraging breakthrough technologies in 4 transition-centric sectors: Cleantech, Digital, Industrial Technologies and Healthcare. Most recent investments include Loft Orbital, Anybotics, Wattalps, Seederal and Discure. Supernova Invest is providing long-term capital, operating experience, and strategic support to back the growth of tomorrow’s deep tech and industrial champions throughout the Venture Capital life cycle: seed, series A, and growth stages. Supernova Invest also gathers the entire deep tech value chain to support portfolio companies: corporates, research institutions and co-investors.
Supernova Invest is backed both by Amundi, the largest asset manager in Europe, and CEA, the most innovative research organization in Europe.
ABOUT PROMUS VENTURES
Founded in 2012, Promus Ventures invests in early-stage deep-tech startups solving complex problems to advance everyday lives across the world. From offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Luxembourg, Promus Ventures has invested in over 100 early-stage startups in the US, Europe, the UK, and New Zealand. Some of Promus Ventures’ leading portfolio investments include Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB), Whoop, Spire (NYSE:SPIR), The Exploration Company, Mapbox, ICEYE, Robco, Mytra, Swift Navigation, Lunar Outpost, Behavox, Gauss Surgical, Halter, and numerous others.
ABOUT SUMMITEER
Summiteer is a German investment company founded by serial entrepreneur and former Akasol CEO Sven Schulz, which invests in startups and growth companies with scalable, sustainable, and innovative business models. Summiteer aims to create sustainable value with its portfolio companies, thereby supporting the prosperity of our society and positively shaping the future.
ABOUT EIFO
EIFO is the national promotional bank and export credit agency of Denmark combined in one financial institution. Active in over 100 countries, and with a total business volume of more than EUR 20 billion, EIFO provides financial solutions for Danish companies and their global partners, while also investing in startups and funds. We exist to open doors for Danish global business, accelerate the green transition, promote new technologies, and develop the Danish defense industry. With our willingness to take risks in financing, EIFO paves the way for those who dare to think bigger.
Originally published on 15 January by Capra Robotics®.
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