Caper AI

Safety record

No incidents on record for Caper AI.

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Financial state

Reporting basis

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Lifecycle stage

acquired

Counterparty risk class

moderate

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Partnerships (1)

• Instacart acquires Caper AI with Instacartinvestmentconcluded

Acquisitions (1)

• acquired by Instacartfull acquisition

Recent activity

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• Record createdJun 25, 2026

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Sources (1)

1. https://www.instacart.com/ ↗

Common questions

What is Caper AI?

Caper AI was a New York-based startup developing AI-powered smart shopping carts for autonomous checkout. Founded by Lindon Gao, the company raised $10M Series A and was acquired by Instacart for $350M in 2021. The founder subsequently launched a new robotics startup.

What does Caper AI make?

Caper AI has no robot models recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Caper AI builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them.

Is Caper AI publicly traded?

Caper AI is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Instacart on the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Caper AI?

Caper AI has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Instacart (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Caper AI headquartered?

Caper AI is headquartered in New York, NY, USA.