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Pivot Robotics

YC W24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 8 employees · Hiring · 11 known investors

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Pivot Robotics builds autonomous, camera-based robotic systems for grinding, finishing, and inspection of cast metal parts, using a vision-driven perception stack that adapts to part-to-part variation without extensive programming. It serves foundries and manufacturers working with materials such as cast iron, aluminum, titanium, and composites, with production deployments across North America.

Also known as Pivot Robots, Inc. · Pivot AI · Pivot AI, Pivot Robots · Pivot Robots

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Pivot Robotics was founded in 2023 by Siddharth Girdhar and Vignesh Rajmohan.

SGSiddharth Girdhar
Siddharth GirdharCo-Founder & CEOFounder of Pivot Robotics, which develops adaptive manufacturing automation systems using 3D vision and AI for flexible production finishing.30 Under 30 2025
VRVignesh Rajmohan
Vignesh RajmohanCo-FounderVignesh Rajmohan is co-founder of Pivot Robotics.30 Under 30 2025
JY
Jon YeoMechanical Engineer
SD
Swapnil DasEngineer
IM
Ian MackeyEngineer
CD
Chris DauberMechanical Engineerformer

Investors · 11

NuVentureslisted by NuVenturesNew Jersey

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FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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Four CitiesreportedNewton

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Red Rooster VenturesreportedSan Mateo

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Romulus CapitalreportedBoston · $250K – $10M

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Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K

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What does Pivot Robotics do?
Pivot Robotics builds autonomous, camera-based robotic systems for grinding, finishing, and inspection of cast metal parts, using a vision-driven perception stack that adapts to part-to-part variation without extensive programming. It serves foundries and manufacturers working with materials such as cast iron, aluminum, titanium, and composites, with production deployments across North America.
Who founded Pivot Robotics?
Pivot Robotics was founded by Siddharth Girdhar, Vignesh Rajmohan in 2023.
Who are Pivot Robotics's investors?
Pivot Robotics's investors include Autotech Ventures, Eight Capital, MyAsiaVC, NuVentures, Pioneer, Y Combinator, FAST — by GETTYLAB, Four Cities and 3 more.
Where is Pivot Robotics headquartered?
Pivot Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.