Who founded Familiar Machines & Magic?

Familiar Machines & Magic was founded by Colin Angle, Chris Jones, Ira Renfrew in 2024.

Who are Familiar Machines & Magic's investors?

Familiar Machines & Magic's investors include Data Point Capital, RA Capital.

How much funding has Familiar Machines & Magic raised?

Familiar Machines & Magic has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.

Where is Familiar Machines & Magic headquartered?

Familiar Machines & Magic is headquartered in Woburn, US.

Familiar Machines & Magic

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.

AI & Machine Learning Consumer Robotics

Founders & leadership

Familiar Machines & Magic was founded in 2024 by Colin Angle, Chris Jones, and Ira Renfrew.

Colin Angle CEO & 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.

Chris Jones CRDO & 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.

Ira Renfrew C2PO & 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

Data Point Capitallisted by Data Point CapitalBoston

RA Capitallisted by RA CapitalBoston

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Familiar Machines & Magic 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 Familiar Machines & Magic?: Familiar Machines & Magic was founded by Colin Angle, Chris Jones, Ira Renfrew in 2024.
Who are Familiar Machines & Magic's investors?: Familiar Machines & Magic's investors include Data Point Capital, RA Capital.
How much funding has Familiar Machines & Magic raised?: Familiar Machines & Magic has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
Where is Familiar Machines & Magic headquartered?: Familiar Machines & Magic is headquartered in Woburn, US.