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Apptronik

Austin, US · Delaware corporation · 28 known investors

apptronik.com

Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsin /apptronik-inc.@Apptronik

Founders & leadership

JC
Jeff CardenasCEOCEO, Co-founder at Capital Factory
JL
Jeffery Lee CardenasCo-founder
NA
Nicholas Arden PaineCo-founderFounder, Inventor at Capital Factory

Board

CG
Clarence Gordon Daugherty, IVBoard director
HL
Howard Lee Morganin𝕏Board directorCo-Founder, Chair and General Partner at B4 Capital
GS
George Samuel RoseBoard director

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Apptronik went on to found or lead other companies.

Investors · 28

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Agility Robotics84 shared keywordsAgility Robotics develops and deploys humanoid robots for warehouse automation and logistics operations. The company manufactures commercial robots that move packages and totes in distribution centers.
Diligent Robotics61 shared keywordsDiligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants for healthcare settings, focusing on mobile manipulation and social intelligence to help hospital staff with routine non-patient-facing tasks. The company's flagship product, Moxi, enables clinical staff to dedicate more time to direct patient care.
Figure AI60 shared keywordsFigure develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed for deployment in workforce and home environments. The company builds commercial-grade robotic systems with advancing dexterity and autonomy capabilities.
1X Technologies55 shared keywords1X is an AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots for home and industrial use. Its flagship product NEO is designed as a home robot that autonomously handles household chores and learns alongside residents.
Interestingengineering54 shared keywordsInteresting Engineering is an online media publication covering news and analysis on engineering, science, and technology topics including nuclear energy, semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, and defense. It offers articles, columns, case studies, and research along with a subscription for ad-free access.
Standard Bots52 shared keywordsStandard Bots builds six-axis industrial robots and application-specific automation cells for tasks such as CNC machine tending, welding, palletizing, pick and place, surface finishing, and inspection. It serves manufacturers ranging from Fortune 500s to independent shops, with a stated focus on US-based manufacturing.
RobotLAB49 shared keywordsRobotLAB is America's largest commercial robotics and AI integrator that sells, deploys, trains, and services robots across hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, warehouse, and office environments. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises, schools, hospitals, and local businesses, offering full-lifecycle robotics solutions including site surveys, custom programming, staff training, and ongoing support.

Companies competing with Apptronik for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$752.4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2022–2025

$331.4MraisedNov 2025 · 44 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Howard Lee MorganDirector
  • Jeffery Lee CardenasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Clarence Gordon Daugherty, IVDirector
  • Nicholas Arden PaineExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500M
Amount sold
$331.4M
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$403MraisedMar 2025 · 53 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clarence Gordon Daugherty, IVDirector
  • Howard Lee MorganDirector
  • Jeffery Lee CardenasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nicholas Arden PaineExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$415M
Amount sold
$403M
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$10MraisedFeb 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas Arden PaineExecutive Officer, Director
  • Clarence Gordon Daugherty, IVDirector
  • Jeffery Lee CardenasExecutive Officer, Director
  • George Samuel RoseDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$8MraisedMar 2022 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas Arden PaineDirector
  • George Samuel RoseDirector
  • Clarence Gordon Daughtery, IVDirector
  • Jeffery Lee CardenasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$16.7M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 9 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2021$166.2K
Department of DefenseDefense Logistics AgencyPhase I2021$100K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2020$99.5K
National Science FoundationPhase I2018$224.9K
Department of DefenseSpecial Operations CommandPhase IISTTR2017$2.5M
Department of DefenseSpecial Operations CommandPhase IISTTR2017$1.5M
Department of DefenseSpecial Operations CommandPhase IISTTR2017$500.4K
NASAPhase I2016$123.4K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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