iRobot Ventures
Overview
iRobot Ventures, based in Bedford, Massachusetts, invests in early-stage tech companies within the connected hardware ecosystem . Founded in 1990, its mission is to support innovation and market growth by funding technologies and products that align with or expand iRobot's core business . The firm focuses on applications that present new market opportunities or are adjacent to its primary operations . iRobot Ventures has made significant strides in fostering technological advancements, contributing to the growth of numerous startups . By participating in the early stages of the innovation lifecycle, it has helped bring cutting-edge products to market, enhancing the overall tech landscape .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesis AI | Apr 2022 | Series A | - |
| Intuition Robotics | Feb 2020 | Series B | - |
| Labrador Systems, Inc. | Jan 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Invisible AI | May 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
hossein rostami
Managing Director
Chris Dickins
Launch Partner
Josh Knudson
Director, Compensation
Adel Fakih
Senior Principal Computer Vision Scientist
Dan Tully
Principal EngineeringTechinician
Gary Boiko
Principal Cad Designer
Laura Tramontozzi
Principal UX Designer
Lu Gan
Sr. Manager Of Data Science And Analytics, Principal Data Scientist
Paul Goguen
Principal Tools Specialist
Paul Hanke
Principal Program Manager Process Architect
Ron Ignelzi
Principal Engineering Technician
Scott Wayland
Principal Tools Specialist
Weilong Ye
Principal Machine Learning Scientist
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is iRobot Ventures based?
iRobot Ventures is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, United States.
When was iRobot Ventures founded?
iRobot Ventures was founded in 1990.
How many portfolio companies does iRobot Ventures have?
iRobot Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in iRobot Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Synthesis AI, Intuition Robotics, Labrador Systems, Inc., Invisible AI.
What was iRobot Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
iRobot Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Synthesis AI in 2022.
What sectors does iRobot Ventures focus on?
iRobot Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does iRobot Ventures focus on?
iRobot Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is iRobot Ventures's AUM?
iRobot Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.