Charge Robotics
YC S21San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 25 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
Charge Robotics automates labor-intensive tasks in solar construction to address deployment bottlenecks as demand for solar energy grows. The company focuses on enabling scalable solar installation through robotics technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechRoboticsSolar PowerConstructionClimateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Charge Robotics was founded in 2021 by Banks Hunter and Max Justicz.
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Banks HunterinFounderCo-founder and CEO of Charge Robotics, which develops robotics to automate labor-intensive tasks in solar construction.
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Max JusticzinFounderMax Justicz studied electrical engineering and computer science at MIT before co-founding Charge Robotics, where he serves as CTO.
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$17MraisedAug 2024 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$17MraisedAug 2024 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Banks HunterExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $17M
- Amount sold
- $17M
- First sale
- Jul 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 7
by search overlap
Cosmic Robotics8 shared keywordsCosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
Rocsys6 shared keywordsRocsys builds a platform for automated, hands-free EV fleet charging, orchestrating each charging cycle from plug-in to plug-out to reduce downtime and manual labor. It targets fleet operators, Fortune 500 companies, and OEMs, deploying robotic charging within existing depots without vehicle or charger modifications.
WiBotic6 shared keywordsWiBotic makes wireless charging hardware and fleet energy management software for robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, using adaptive antenna tuning to charge across different battery chemistries, voltages, and charging rates. Its systems serve robotics fleet operators across mobile, aerial, space, and underwater applications, with an API for integrating charging data into other software.
Summer Robotics6 shared keywordsSummer Robotics builds laser-event sensing technology, a camera-free perception system that lets industrial robots recognize, track, measure, and adapt to parts in real time with 100-micron precision and fast reaction times. It serves automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, logistics, food prep, and other manufacturing and industrial automation use cases such as fastening, 3D inspection, and pick-and-place.
Rugged Robotics6 shared keywordsRugged Robotics provides an automated construction layout service that prints building layout lines and data directly onto jobsite floors from 3D models, replacing manual chalk-line methods. It serves construction crews and contractors, handling standard and specialty layouts including complex curves and angles.
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Built Robotics5 shared keywordsBuilt Robotics develops autonomous robotics systems for solar energy installation, specifically for piling, trenching, and safety applications in solar farm construction.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Charge Robotics do?
- Charge Robotics automates labor-intensive tasks in solar construction to address deployment bottlenecks as demand for solar energy grows. The company focuses on enabling scalable solar installation through robotics technology.
- Who founded Charge Robotics?
- Charge Robotics was founded by Banks Hunter, Max Justicz in 2021.
- Who are Charge Robotics's investors?
- Charge Robotics's investors include Sun Road Syndicate, The E14 Fund, Y Combinator, FoundersX Ventures, Soma Capital.
- How much funding has Charge Robotics raised?
- Charge Robotics has disclosed $17M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Charge Robotics headquartered?
- Charge Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.