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Coboworx

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Salmtal, DE · Founded 2019 · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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German robotics company that sold modular, process-ready robot cells (palletizing, machine loading) and a digital configurator so SMEs could automate without a system integrator. Combined hardware, software, and a rental/marketplace model aimed at mid-sized manufacturers.

Founders & leadership

Coboworx was founded in 2019 by Georg Matheus, Klaus Ignaz Wagner, Olaf Gehrels, and Ralf Zeisberger.

GMGeorg Matheus
Georg MatheusCo-FounderAssociated with Matheus Industrie-Automation GmbH; named as Geschäftsführer on German registry listings.
KI
Klaus Ignaz WagnerCo-FounderAssociated with MATHEUS Service GmbH; formerly FANUC. Named as Geschäftsführer on German registry listings.
OGOlaf Gehrels
Olaf GehrelsCo-founder & CEO2019–2025Former FANUC Europe CEO and Midea/KUKA executive; 25+ years in industrial robotics.
RZRalf Zeisberger
Ralf ZeisbergerCo-Founder and Co-CEO / CFO2019–2024Former FANUC executive; co-founded coboworx in 2019.

Investors · 4

PICUS CAPITALlisted by PICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $5M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Coboworx do?
German robotics company that sold modular, process-ready robot cells (palletizing, machine loading) and a digital configurator so SMEs could automate without a system integrator. Combined hardware, software, and a rental/marketplace model aimed at mid-sized manufacturers.
Who founded Coboworx?
Coboworx was founded by Georg Matheus, Klaus Ignaz Wagner, Olaf Gehrels, Ralf Zeisberger in 2019.
Who are Coboworx's investors?
Coboworx's investors include PICUS CAPITAL, SquareOne, Signature Ventures, Team Global.
Where is Coboworx headquartered?
Coboworx is headquartered in Salmtal, DE.