RoboTire
DefunctYC W20Plymouth, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees · 5 known investors
RoboTire builds automated robotic systems that change vehicle tires in roughly 10 minutes, designed for deployment in shops, parking lots, or remote fleet service areas to reduce maintenance costs and downtime for vehicle operators and fleet managers.
Also known as Inc
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsAutomationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
RoboTire was founded in 2018 by Victor Darolfi and Will Mapes.
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Victor DarolfiinCEO & Founder (YC W20)2018–2024Victor Darolfi has 11 years of experience in robotics and automation equipment design and fabrication, with installations at companies including Tesla, SpaceX, and Intel. He has one prior company exit.
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Will MapesinFounder
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$10.6MraisedJun 2021 · 34 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.6MraisedJun 2021 · 34 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Victor DarolfiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10.7M
- Amount sold
- $10.6M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.8M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $70K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $749.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.7K |
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.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureRoboTireDelaware
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Frequently asked questions
- What does RoboTire do?
- RoboTire builds automated robotic systems that change vehicle tires in roughly 10 minutes, designed for deployment in shops, parking lots, or remote fleet service areas to reduce maintenance costs and downtime for vehicle operators and fleet managers.
- Who founded RoboTire?
- RoboTire was founded by Victor Darolfi, Will Mapes in 2018.
- Who are RoboTire's investors?
- RoboTire's investors include Automotive Ventures Mobility, Red Beard Ventures, Type One Ventures, Y Combinator, Flucas Ventures.
- How much funding has RoboTire raised?
- RoboTire has disclosed $10.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is RoboTire headquartered?
- RoboTire is headquartered in Plymouth, US.