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Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, CA · Founded 2018 · 160 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Sanctuary AI develops general-purpose humanoid robots and physical AI aimed at industrial applications, with a focus on dexterous robotic manipulation. The company builds robotics hardware and machine learning systems for enterprise and factory-floor deployments.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics

Founders & leadership

Sanctuary AI was founded in 2018 by Olivia Norton and Ajay Agrawal.

ONOlivia Norton
Olivia NortonCo-FounderFounder at Sanctuary
AAAjay Agrawal
Ajay AgrawalFounderCo-founder & Partner at Intrepid Growth Partners
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James G. WellsChief Executive Officer2024–2026James G. Wells is founder and CEO of Sanctuary AI, which develops humanoid robots and physical AI systems for industrial applications. He has spent the past decade leading teams through the commercialization of robotics and AI technologies, with experience in robotics, automation, intellectual property strategy, and go-to-market execution.
DFDaniel Friedmann
Daniel FriedmannChief Executive Officer & Chairman of the BoardHe previously served as CEO and Chairman of Carbon Engineering, a carbon removal company, and as CEO of aerospace firm MDA for two decades; he holds a Master's degree in Engineering Physics and is a Professional Engineer.
GRGeordie Rose
Geordie RoseFounder and CEO2018–2024Executive Officer, Promoter at D-Wave
SG
Suzanne GildertFounder

Investors · 13

DCVC (Data Collective)listed by DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M

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Evok Innovationslisted by Evok InnovationsVancouver

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Foothill Ventureslisted by Foothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M

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InBC Investment Corp.listed by InBC Investment Corp.British Columbia · $3M – $10M

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Intrepid Growth Partnerslisted by Intrepid Growth PartnersToronto

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Panache Ventureslisted by Panache VenturesMontreal · $1.5M

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Propagator Ventureslisted by Propagator VenturesOslo

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Saltagen Ventureslisted by Saltagen VenturesHong Kong

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Advancit CapitalreportedBoston · $500K – $1M

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Blue CollectivereportedBrooklyn · $250K – $2M

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KEC VenturesreportedNew York

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Workday VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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Funding

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Sanctuary AI went on to found or lead other companies.

Ajay AgrawalFounderFounded Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Geordie RoseFounderFounded D-Wave

Frequently asked questions

What does Sanctuary AI do?
Sanctuary AI develops general-purpose humanoid robots and physical AI aimed at industrial applications, with a focus on dexterous robotic manipulation. The company builds robotics hardware and machine learning systems for enterprise and factory-floor deployments.
Who founded Sanctuary AI?
Sanctuary AI was founded by Olivia Norton, Ajay Agrawal in 2018.
Who are Sanctuary AI's investors?
Sanctuary AI's investors include BlueLake.vc, DCVC (Data Collective), Evok Innovations, Foothill Ventures, InBC Investment Corp., Intrepid Growth Partners, Panache Ventures, Propagator Ventures and 5 more.
Where is Sanctuary AI headquartered?
Sanctuary AI is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.