Sanctuary
Founded 2018 · 13 known investors
Sanctuary AI develops "Physical AI" software and autonomous task policies that run on commercially available robotic systems, including support for multiple hardware configurations, mobility options, end effectors, and a path to humanoids. It targets industrial customers seeking automation for dexterous and dynamic tasks that traditional automation cannot reliably handle.
Founders & leadership
Sanctuary was founded in 2018 by Olivia Norton.
Investors · 13
DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M
Evok InnovationsVancouver
Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M
InBC Investment Corp.British Columbia · $3M – $10M
Intrepid Growth PartnersToronto
Panache VenturesMontreal · $1.5M
Propagator VenturesOslo
Saltagen VenturesHong Kong
Advancit CapitalreportedBoston · $500K – $1M
Blue CollectivereportedBrooklyn · $250K – $2M
Greycroft PartnersreportedNew York
KEC VenturesreportedNew York
Workday VenturesreportedSan Francisco
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sanctuary do?
- Sanctuary AI develops "Physical AI" software and autonomous task policies that run on commercially available robotic systems, including support for multiple hardware configurations, mobility options, end effectors, and a path to humanoids. It targets industrial customers seeking automation for dexterous and dynamic tasks that traditional automation cannot reliably handle.
- Who founded Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary was founded by Olivia Norton in 2018.
- Who are Sanctuary's investors?
- Sanctuary's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), Evok Innovations, Foothill Ventures, InBC Investment Corp., Intrepid Growth Partners, Panache Ventures, Propagator Ventures, Saltagen Ventures and 5 more.



