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Rethink Robotics

Boston, US · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Founders & leadership

RBRodney Brooks
Rodney BrooksCTO, Chairman, Founder2008–2018Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
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William Scott EckertExecutive
SD
Steven DaignaultExecutive

Board

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Paul MaederBoard directorGeneral Partner at Highland Capital Partners
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Paul FlanaganBoard director
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Devdut YellurkarBoard director

Investors · 8

CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)reportedSan Mateo

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GE VenturesreportedCincinnati

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Goldman SachsreportedNew York

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Highland Capital PartnersreportedCambridge · $1M – $10M

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Two Sigma VenturesreportedNew York · $2M – $15M

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Wellington ManagementreportedBoston · $5M – $50M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$62.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$36MraisedAug 2017 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rodney BrooksExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul FlanaganDirector
  • Devdut YellurkarDirector
  • William Scott EckertExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven DaignaultExecutive Officer
  • Paul MaederDirector
Offering amount
$36M
Amount sold
$36M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$26.6MraisedJan 2015 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul MaederDirector
  • William Scott EckertExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul FlanaganDirector
  • Steven DaignaultExecutive Officer
  • Rodney BrooksExecutive Officer, Director
  • Devdut YellurkarDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$26.6M
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

The Rethink Robotics mafia →

7 people who came through Rethink Robotics went on to found or lead other companies.

Rodney BrooksExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded iRobot +1Natan LinderLead UI DesignerFounded Tulip +1Navid AghasadeghiPrincipal Robotics EngineerFounded Shiraz AIJeff HawkeRobotics ResearchFounded OdysseyUmberto ScarfoglieroPrincipal Mechatronics EngineerFounded TorobioMatthew CareyEmbedded/Electrical DesignerFounded TeradarMatt FitzgeraldSenior Product ManagerFounded Spruce Systems

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Rethink Robotics?
Rethink Robotics was founded by Rodney Brooks.
Who are Rethink Robotics's investors?
Rethink Robotics's investors include Bezos Expeditions, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), GE Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Highland Capital Partners, Two Sigma Ventures, Wellington Management.
How much funding has Rethink Robotics raised?
Rethink Robotics has disclosed $62.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Rethink Robotics headquartered?
Rethink Robotics is headquartered in Boston, US.