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Polymath Robotics

YC S22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 25 employees · Hiring · 18 known investors

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Polymath develops core autonomy software for off-highway robots, providing modular planning, safety, and infrastructure tools to help robotics programs accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves original equipment manufacturers, fleet operators, and government programs.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsHard TechMachine LearningUnmanned VehicleAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Polymath Robotics was founded in 2021 by Stefan Seltz-Axmacher and Ilia Baranov.

SSStefan Seltz-Axmacher
Stefan Seltz-AxmacherCEO & Co-FounderFounder of Polymath Robotics, which develops autonomy software for off-highway robots.
IBIlia Baranov
Ilia BaranovCo-Founder & CTOCo-founder and CTO of Polymath Robotics, which develops autonomy software for off-highway robots.
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Nicole RoccaforteGovernment \u0026 Strategy Lead
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Kimberly HannisEA
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Simon Edwards-PartonStaff Robotics Engineer
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Donesh DavamiProgram Manager
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Mischa TaylorDevOps Engineerformer
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Kimberly JacobsonEAformer
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Cerissa HarperEAformer
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Troy GibbStaff Robotics Software Engineerformer
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Nicole CampbellApplications Engineerformer

Investors · 18

Cathexis Ventureslisted by Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred

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Industrious Ventureslisted by Industrious VenturesDenver

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Nextwave [X] Partnerslisted by Nextwave [X] Partners
Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Thursday Ventureslisted by Thursday VenturesBrandon

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TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)listed by TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2Mvia Fred Campbell · inferred

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Undeterred Capitallisted by Undeterred CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $1Mvia Joe Wilson · inferred

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Catapult VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $250K – $1.5M

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Kube VCreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Lynett Capital PartnersreportedJupiter

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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Case Study: Polymath Robotics and ConGlobal Collaborationpolymathrobotics.com · Feb 2025📍 Polymath Robotics: plug & play autonomy for industrial vehiclesycombinator.com · Jul 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Polymath Robotics do?
Polymath develops core autonomy software for off-highway robots, providing modular planning, safety, and infrastructure tools to help robotics programs accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves original equipment manufacturers, fleet operators, and government programs.
Who founded Polymath Robotics?
Polymath Robotics was founded by Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, Ilia Baranov in 2021.
Who are Polymath Robotics's investors?
Polymath Robotics's investors include C3 Ventures, Cathexis Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Nextwave [X] Partners, Pioneer, Soma Capital, Thursday Ventures, TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital) and 10 more.
Where is Polymath Robotics headquartered?
Polymath Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.