The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies CarbonSix: 2 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $44.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Overview
South Korean physical AI company developing robotic intelligence software and hardware for factory automation. Founded in 2024, CarbonSix combines AI-powered imitation learning with precision robotic manipulators to automate variable, labor-intensive manufacturing tasks. Its SigmaKit toolkit enables robots to learn directly from human demonstrations, eliminating traditional programming requirements.
The company's products are already deployed in commercial manufacturing environments, using a proprietary data flywheel that continuously improves AI models from real-world factory operations. CEO Tae-yeon Terry Moon previously co-founded SUALAB, an industrial AI vision company acquired by Cognex.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundSeries A post-money
Key facts
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Co-CEO
CTO
Seed
Series A
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Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
CarbonSix Platform
CarbonSix deployment-ready robotic intelligence and automation platform.
Current platform
SigmaKit
First commercially available industrial robot AI solution based on imitation learning. Combines AI algorithms, precision robotic grippers, a teaching tool for simplified operation, and sensor modules for adaptive recognition. Enables robots to learn tasks directly from human demonstrations, eliminating traditional programming for non-standardized manufacturing tasks like film attachment, assembly, machine tending, and cable fastening.
CarbonSix on the deployment map
View the global map2 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where CarbonSix's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full CarbonSix deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Tae-yeon Terry Moon Co-Founder & CEOreported, not verified
- Jehyuk Kim Co-Founder & Co-CEO / CHOreported, not verified
- H.J. Terry Suh CTOreported, not verified
Founders (2)
- Tae-yeon Terry Mooncofounder
previously at Cognex
- Jehyuk Kimcofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for CarbonSix.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- CarbonSix2 deployments
Recent coverage
CarbonSix in third-party press
Peers
144 peers across 1 segment. Every CarbonSix competitor derived from shared form-factor and application-domain edges.
service(144)
113 companies in this segment · competitive (HHI 831.3520919269878) · leader Bond at 1957%
- 1X Technologiesdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- A&K Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Aescapedirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Allen Control Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amazondirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amity Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
Mentioned on (5)
Registry pages whose text names CarbonSix.
Robots and products (1)
People (4)
Tae-yeon Terry Moon, Jehyuk Kim, H.J. Terry Suh, Je-hyeok Kim
Financial state
- Total funding
- $44.0M
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (4)
CarbonSix’s 3 disclosed rounds, $84M in total, oldest to newest.
- Series A2026-07-01
$40M(reported)
Investors: Barclays (co_lead)
- Series A2026-07-01
$40M(reported) · $240M post
Investors: DSC Investment, LB Investment, IMM Investment, Korea Development Bank, SV Investment, Cortentia, ASQ, Foothill Ventures, Storm Ventures, Zeitgeist Capital, Xquared, CarbonBlack Fund
- Seed2025-05-15
- Seed2025-04-01
$4M(reported) · $16M post
Investors: Foothill Ventures, Storm Ventures, Zeitgeist Capital, Xquared, CarbonBlack Fund
Timeline
Every recorded move in CarbonSix’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundSeries A funding round
2026-07-01Series A raising $40000000
Funding roundSeed funding round
2025-04-01Seed raising $4000000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 2, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
SigmaKit at South Korea, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
SigmaKit at United States (multiple hotel chains)
Sources (2)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
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Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
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Methodology surface for CarbonSix.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning CarbonSix from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
CarbonSix Raises $40M Series A to Scale Physical AI for Global Manufacturing
CarbonSix raised $40M in Series A funding from Korean and US VC firms, marking its shift from lab research to factory-floor deployment and revenue generation with its data…
CarbonSix raises $40M on factory-floor revenue, challenges AI generalists
CarbonSix closed a $40M Series A with full seed follow-on participation, validating its deployment-first approach to robotic manipulation against the generalist foundation-model…
CarbonSix Secures 40M Series A to Deploy Physical AI Across Global Manufacturing
CarbonSix raised 40M in a Series A co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment to deploy physical AI and robotic intelligence across global manufacturing. The San Francisco-based…
CarbonSix Raises 0 Million Series A to Scale Physical AI for Manufacturing
CarbonSix raised 0M Series A co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment to expand deployment of its Physical AI platform for manufacturing.
CarbonSix Secures $40M Series A to Deploy Physical AI Across Global Manufacturing
CarbonSix raised $40 million in Series A funding to accelerate the global rollout of its deployment-ready robotic intelligence platform for manufacturing.
CarbonSix says its toolkit brings robot imitation learning to the factory floor
CarbonSix launched SigmaKit, the first commercially available industrial robot AI solution based on imitation learning, for factory floor deployment.
Physical AI Startup CarbonSix Unveils Industry-First Imitation Learning Toolkit
CarbonSix unveiled SigmaKit, combining AI algorithms, precision grippers, teaching tools, and sensor modules for manufacturing automation.
CarbonSix Raises M Seed Funding Led by Top Silicon Valley VCs
CarbonSix announced M in seed funding from Silicon Valley investors including Foothill Ventures, Storm Ventures, and Zeitgeist Capital.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/carbonsix.md
- RSS feed: /companies/carbonsix/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/a9039438-719d-45f1-a825-7782e565f80e
- Revision history: /companies/carbonsix/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Orbbec6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
Video
Extracting a deformable timing belt from a transparent pouch requires synchronized dual-arm coordination and stable material separation. SigmaKit orchestrates r
Each air conditioner model poses unique challenges — filters differ in position, angle, and shape, and can get stuck or deformed over time. SigmaKit adapts in r
Join our Robot Optimise Industry (ROI) Workshop: https://robophil.com/ Robots That Learn Like Humans? - CarbonSix SigmaKit Brings Imitation Learning to the Fac
Oscillating reflective hooks and positional variance in heavy objects challenge conventional surface treatment workflows. SigmaKit combines AI-based skill for a
Moving conveyors demand both precision and adaptability. SigmaKit grasps and places dumplings with stability, retrying automatically until the task is completed
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
CarbonSix draws attention at the 58th percentile but verifies reality at the 36th percentile among other robots. Hype Gap +22.9, 76th widest among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 18, 2026