Rapid Robotics

Safety record

No incidents on record for Rapid Robotics.

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Financial state

Reporting basis

private_reported

Lifecycle stage

early

Counterparty risk class

moderate

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Funding rounds (1)

• Series A2021-08-18

  $37M(reported)

  Investors: Kleiner Perkins, Tiger Global Management

Recent activity

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• Record createdJun 27, 2026

  Added to the verified registry

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Sources (1)

1. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250909601076/en/ ↗

Common questions

What is Rapid Robotics?

San Francisco-based factory-automation company that built turnkey robotic work cells for machine tending, palletizing, packing, and kitting across manufacturing industries. Founded by Kretchmer and co-founder Ruddick Lawrence, Rapid Robotics developed a robotic machine operator designed to help manufacturers avoid offshoring by deploying affordable automation. The company raised 6.7M led by Kleiner Perkins and Tiger Global.

What does Rapid Robotics make?

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

Is Rapid Robotics publicly traded?

Rapid Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Germany's RobCo in September 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Rapid Robotics?

Rapid Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Germany's RobCo in September 2025 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Rapid Robotics headquartered?

Rapid Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.