🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 5/2026
RobCo raised USD 100 million in a Series C round; the company's valuation was not disclosed. The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Lingotto Innovation, an investment firm owned by Exor.
RobCo — key deal facts
| Company | RobCo |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Amount raised | USD 100m |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Series C |
| Investors | The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Lingotto Innovation, an investment firm owned by Exor, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Greenfield Partners, Kindred Capital, Leitmotif, and The Friedkin Group |
| Sectors | Industrial Automation, Robotics |
Who invested in RobCo?
Alongside the co-leads, Sequoia Capital, Greenfield Partners, Kindred Capital, Leitmotif, and The Friedkin Group participated in the round. The syndicate is notable for combining two of Silicon Valley's most active growth-stage funds—Lightspeed and Sequoia—with European and strategic capital, reflecting broad conviction in industrial robotics as a global asset class.
What does RobCo do?
RobCo is an industrial automation and robotics company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Austin. Founded in 2020 out of the Technical University of Munich, the company develops AI-powered, modular robot kits designed for tasks such as machine tending, palletizing, and material handling. Its core product suite includes RobCo Studio, RobFlow, and RobVision, supported by modular robots capable of up to 40 kg payload and 0.1 mm repeatability.
RobCo valuation & multiples
No existing multiples analysis was provided for this deal. Valuation-based revenue and EBITDA multiples cannot be calculated, as RobCo's post-money valuation remains undisclosed. Investors seeking relevant EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA benchmarks for the Industrial Automation and Robotics sectors can explore the corresponding sector multiples pages on DealMatrix.
Explore the benchmarks: Series C Robotics.
Frequently asked questions
How much did RobCo raise in its Series C?
RobCo raised USD 100 million in its Series C round.
What is RobCo's valuation?
RobCo's valuation was not disclosed in connection with this Series C round.
Who invested in RobCo?
The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Lingotto Innovation, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Greenfield Partners, Kindred Capital, Leitmotif, and The Friedkin Group.
When was RobCo founded and where is it based?
RobCo was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
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