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RoboTire

DefunctYC W20

Plymouth, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 20 employees · 7 known investors

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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.

VDVictor Darolfi
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.
WMWill Mapes
Will MapesinCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer2020–2023

Investors · 7

Automotive Ventures MobilityAtlanta
Red Beard VenturesWestport · $90K – $300K
Type One VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Automotive VenturesreportedAtlanta
Detroit Venture PartnersreportedDetroit
Flucas VenturesreportedJupiter · $100K – $5Mvia Ashley Flucas · inferred

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.8M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$70K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$749.3K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$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 structure
RoboTireDelaware

In the news

Tire-changing startup RoboTire files for Chapter 7 bankruptcytherobotreport.com · Feb 2024VIDEO: Arlington Discount Tire uses tire-changing robot to help speed processdallasnews.com · Mar 2023RoboTire Installs First Revolutionary Tire Changing System at Discount Tireprnewswire.com · Aug 2022RoboTire raises $7.5 millioncoverager.com · Oct 2021RoboTire Closes $7.5M Series A Funding Roundfinsmes.com · Oct 2021RoboTire raises $7.5M to automate tire replacement – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2021

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, Automotive Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, 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.