Familiarmachines
Woburn, US · Founded 2024 · 2 known investors
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Familiar Machines develops emotionally intelligent physical AI, including the underlying models and hardware, for consumer home use. Its first product, "Familiars," is a home robot with animal-inspired expressions that learns household routines and builds memory and personality through interaction, with on-device data storage.
Founders & leadership
Familiarmachines was founded in 2024 by Colin Angle, Chris Jones, and Ira Renfrew.
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Colin AngleinCEO & Co-founderColin Angle cofounded iRobot and later Familiar Machines, where he serves as CEO. He studied at MIT and has worked on robotics and hardware development for decades, with additional involvement in STEM education advocacy including the founding of National Robotics Week in 2010.
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Chris JonesinCRDO & Co-founderChris Jones is co-founder and Chief Revenue and Design Officer of Familiar Machines, which builds emotionally intelligent home robots. He is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience in technology development, cross-functional leadership, and strategic partnerships.
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Ira RenfrewinC2PO & Co-founderIra Renfrew is Co-founder and Chief Experience & Product Officer of Familiar Machines. He has held roles leading engineering teams in autonomous systems development, scaling autonomous products in international markets including the US and China, and managing product development and go-to-market strategy.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$15MraisedDec 2024 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedDec 2024 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Colin AngleExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Oct 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Familiarmachines do?
- Familiar Machines develops emotionally intelligent physical AI, including the underlying models and hardware, for consumer home use. Its first product, "Familiars," is a home robot with animal-inspired expressions that learns household routines and builds memory and personality through interaction, with on-device data storage.
- Who founded Familiarmachines?
- Familiarmachines was founded by Colin Angle, Chris Jones, Ira Renfrew in 2024.
- Who are Familiarmachines's investors?
- Familiarmachines's investors include Data Point Capital, RA Capital.
- How much funding has Familiarmachines raised?
- Familiarmachines has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Familiarmachines headquartered?
- Familiarmachines is headquartered in Woburn, US.