Gray Matter
Founded 2020 · 8 known investors
GrayMatter Robotics develops AI-powered robotic systems for factory floors, automating surface-finishing tasks such as grinding, blasting, polishing, buffing, spraying, and dimensional inspection across various materials and part geometries. Its Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) platform combines proprietary AI models and process optimization to serve manufacturers seeking to expand capacity and improve quality.
Founders & leadership
Gray Matter was founded in 2020 by Ariyan Kabir.
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Ariyan KabirinFounder
Investors · 8
Advance Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $10M – $25M
B Capital GroupManhattan Beach · $10M – $50M
B4 Capital$10M – $50M
Calibrate VenturesPasadena · $5M
NGP CapitalBerlin · $8M – $12M
Pathbreaker VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $1Mvia Ryan Gembala · inferred
SQN Venture Partners, LLCCharleston
Swift VenturesSan Francisco
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $999.8K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Gray Matter do?
- GrayMatter Robotics develops AI-powered robotic systems for factory floors, automating surface-finishing tasks such as grinding, blasting, polishing, buffing, spraying, and dimensional inspection across various materials and part geometries. Its Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) platform combines proprietary AI models and process optimization to serve manufacturers seeking to expand capacity and improve quality.
- Who founded Gray Matter?
- Gray Matter was founded by Ariyan Kabir in 2020.
- Who are Gray Matter's investors?
- Gray Matter's investors include Advance Venture Partners, B Capital Group, B4 Capital, Calibrate Ventures, NGP Capital, Pathbreaker Ventures, SQN Venture Partners, LLC, Swift Ventures.