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Labrador Systems

Oak Park, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Paul Kwanunlockedknows Mike Dooley · together at Stanford University (overlapped)
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Labrador Systems develops robots for everyday assistance, applying sensor, processor, and algorithm technology from augmented reality and self-driving fields to build practical robots that support people in daily life.

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Founders & leadership

Labrador Systems was founded in 2017 by Mike Dooley.

MDMike Dooley
Mike DooleyinCo-Founder/CEOMike Dooley managed product development for LEGO MindStorms at LEGO, later led robotics projects including the Mint floor-cleaning robot at Evolution Robotics before its acquisition by iRobot in 2012, and subsequently headed iRobot's innovation lab. He is now founder of Labrador Systems, which develops robots for everyday assistance.
NRNikolai Romanov
Nikolai RomanovinCo-Founder/CTO2017–2024

Board

CECyril Ebersweiler
Cyril Ebersweilerin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at SOSV

Investors · 6

Third Act VenturesSan Diegovia Max Zamkow · inferred
GREP VCreported · 2 sourcesSan Mateo
HAXreportedNewark · $250K
SOSVreported · 3 sourcesNew York · $30K – $550Kvia Cyril Ebersweiler · board

Also in the syndicate · 2

Amazon's Alexa FundleadiRobot Ventureslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5.3M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2019–2022

  • $3MSeed FundingJan 2022 · 2 sources

    Amazon's Alexa Fund (lead), iRobot Ventures (lead), Grep VC, SOSV

    Source ↗
▶$2.3MraisedFeb 2020 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nikolai RomanovExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael John DooleyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cyril EbersweilerDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.3M
Proceeds to insiders
$300K
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
RobotLAB4 shared keywordsRobotLAB is America's largest commercial robotics and AI integrator that sells, deploys, trains, and services robots across hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, warehouse, and office environments. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises, schools, hospitals, and local businesses, offering full-lifecycle robotics solutions including site surveys, custom programming, staff training, and ongoing support.
Labcorp3 shared keywordsLabCorp provides diagnostic testing services and clinical trial recruitment solutions that connect patient insights to drug development for healthcare providers.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2021$255.8K

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.

In the news

Labrador Systems launches a home assistant robot, raises $3.1M funding — TFNtechfundingnews.com · Jan 2022Labrador Systems Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding - dot.LAdot.la · Jan 2022Labrador Systems Raises Additional $3.1M in Seed Fundingprnewswire.com · Jan 2022Labrador Systems Secures $2M in Pre-Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Oct 2019Labrador Systems Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding to Develop Assistive Robots | Business Wirebusinesswire.com · Oct 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Labrador Systems do?
Labrador Systems develops robots for everyday assistance, applying sensor, processor, and algorithm technology from augmented reality and self-driving fields to build practical robots that support people in daily life.
Who founded Labrador Systems?
Labrador Systems was founded by Mike Dooley in 2017.
Who are Labrador Systems's investors?
Labrador Systems's investors include Third Act Ventures, GREP VC, HAX, SOSV.
How much funding has Labrador Systems raised?
Labrador Systems has disclosed $5.3M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Labrador Systems headquartered?
Labrador Systems is headquartered in Oak Park, US.