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Embodied

Pasadena, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

A robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care.

Founders & leadership

Embodied was founded in 2016 by Maja Mataric.

MM
Maja MataricFounder

Board

JL
John Lee𝕏Board directorPartner at JAZZ Venture Partners
PPPaolo Pirjanian
Paolo Pirjanianin𝕏Board directorVenture Partner at Calibrate Ventures

Investors · 5

Grishin RoboticsSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M
JAZZ Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $20M
Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo
Calibrate VenturesreportedPasadena · $5Mvia Jason Schoettler · board
Intel CapitalreportedSanta Clara · $1M – $20Mvia Tammi Smorynski · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$62.2M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2016–2022

▶$19.2MraisedNov 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Will PohleExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Divya VenkatavaraghavanDirector
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Emma ArakelyanDirector
  • Jason SchoettlerDirector
  • Andrew FirlikDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$19.2M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.1MraisedSep 2021 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve HiseyExecutive Officer
  • Tammi SmorynskiDirector
  • Andrew FirlikDirector
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason SchoettlerDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$14.1M
Finders' fees
$25K
Placement agents
Umergence LLC
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.6MraisedMar 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert AdelsonDirector
  • Andrew FirlikDirector
  • Tammi SmorynskiDirector
  • Jason SchoettlerDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$9.6M
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.4MraisedApr 2018 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tammi SmorynskiDirector
  • Maja MataricExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason SchoettlerDirector
Offering amount
$18.8M
Amount sold
$12.4M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJun 2017 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Maja MataricExecutive Officer, Director
  • John LeeDirector
  • Tammi SmorynskiDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.8MraisedAug 2016 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John LeeDirector
  • Paolo PirjanianExecutive Officer, Director
  • Maja MataricExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.2M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Embodied do?
A robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care.
Who founded Embodied?
Embodied was founded by Maja Mataric in 2016.
Who are Embodied's investors?
Embodied's investors include Grishin Robotics, JAZZ Venture Partners, Sony Ventures Corporation, Calibrate Ventures, Intel Capital.
How much funding has Embodied raised?
Embodied has disclosed $62.2M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Embodied headquartered?
Embodied is headquartered in Pasadena, US.