Anybotics Secures $60M to Expand Autonomous Industrial Robots Across the U.S.

Swiss Startup Moves the Needle in Robot Inspection

Anybotics, the Zurich‑based robotics studio, just wrapped up a fresh $60 million to close their Series B at a total of $110 million. They capped the round some 18 months after their first-issue Series B that brought in $50 million.

What Anybotics Is All About

The company sprouted from ETH Zürich in 2016 and built a four‑legged, autonomous inspection machine called Anymal. Think of it as a robotic detective with sensors and cameras that can patrol factories, oil rigs, or any industrial spot that’s tough or dangerous for humans.

• Spot thermal hot‑spots before they burn out.
• Detect flammable gas leaks while you sit in the cab.
• Keep downtimes low by bumping up inspection frequency.

CEO Says It’s a Win‑Win

Co‑founder and CEO Dr. Péter Fankhauser, alongside CFO Fredrik Isler, told TechCrunch, “Anybotics solves the problem of getting humans into hazardous places for routine checks. By automating the process we reduce human risk, cut downtime, and boost overall productivity and reliability.”

Big Numbers, Smaller Stakes

Since the first tranche, the Zurich team has doubled sales. Okay, close to 200 robots are now roaming the oil and gas wells, mines, power plants, utilities, and metal mills. Key customers: Novelis (aluminum works), Iamgold (gold mining), Stelco (steel), and even Stanford University for its research.

How Brands Are Using Anymal

“From a single unit to fleets of more than 10, and big orders can hit up to 20 robots,” Fankhauser said. “It’s not uncommon for industrial clients with 100+ facilities worldwide to line up a swarm of Anymal bots—each site can host multiple machines.”

Anybotics Cashes in Fresh $60 M to Take on the U.S.

Anybotics has now added a hefty $130 million to its funding kitty since day one. With a shiny $60 million sitting in the bank, the robotics firm is geared up to punch its ticket in the U.S. market, especially after opening a brand‑new office in San Francisco.

Why “Series B Extension” and not a “Series C”?

The company has chosen to label the latest cash influx as a Series B Extension rather than the more glamorous “Series C.” The reasoning? It’s all about how the money will be spent.

• Series B Extension – Focuses on scaling the core business around the globe.
• Series C – A future round that will open up new applications and industries.

“Series B is about boosting our main line of robots worldwide and expanding in the U.S.,” Fankhauser explained. “Series C will come later to push into broader growth and diversify our portfolio.”

Next Steps

With the SF office on the chopping block, the newly‑infused capital will help Anybotics tighten its screws on existing products, raise production capacity, and keep its robots marching onto new floors.

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Series B Extension – New Champions

We’re thrilled to say that the extension is co‑led by the dynamic duo: Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest. And that’s not all – a robust crew of backers has joined the voyage:

• Bessemer Venture Partners
• NGP Capital (Nokia‑backed)
• Swisscanto
• Swisscom Ventures
• TDK Ventures
• Walden Catalyst

So strap in, stay tuned, and let the innovation flow!