Cosmic Robotics
YC S26San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 8 employees · 5 known investors
Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechRoboticsHard TechConstructionAerospaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)
Cosmic Robotics was founded in 2024 by James Emerick and Lewis Jones.
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James Emerickin𝕏Co-founder & CEOJames Emerick is a mechanical engineer with graduate training from the University of Pennsylvania who has worked as a robotics engineer at Built Robotics developing autonomous earthmoving systems and as a research engineer at Autodesk Research focused on construction platforms. He is co-founder and CEO of Cosmic Robotics.
LJ
Lewis Jonesin𝕏Co-founder, CTOHe previously worked as a propulsion engineer at Relativity Space and held earlier roles at SpaceX, NASA JPL, and NASA JSC. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from Caltech.30 Under 30 2026
Investors · 5
Giant Ventures Global LlpLondon · $2M – $20M
HCVCParis · $100K – $1M
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Also in the syndicate · 1
Giant Ventureslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- Undisclosed amountPre-Seed RoundApr 2025Source ↗
- $4MraisedApr 2025 · 3 sources
Giant Ventures (lead), HCVC, MaC Venture Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 7
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Diligent Robotics16 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.
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Standard Bots14 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.
Gecko Robotics13 shared keywordsGecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height. The company serves industrial facilities that need to inspect large equipment and infrastructure.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cosmic Robotics do?
- Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
- Who founded Cosmic Robotics?
- Cosmic Robotics was founded by James Emerick, Lewis Jones in 2024.
- Who are Cosmic Robotics's investors?
- Cosmic Robotics's investors include Giant Ventures Global Llp, HCVC, MaC Venture Capital, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Cosmic Robotics raised?
- Cosmic Robotics has disclosed $4M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Cosmic Robotics headquartered?
- Cosmic Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.