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Starsky Robotics

DefunctYC S16

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 19 known investors

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Starsky Robotics develops autonomous vehicles for long-haul trucking, targeting transportation companies seeking driverless freight delivery solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationAutonomous TruckingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

SSStefan Seltz-Axmacher
Stefan Seltz-AxmacherCEO & Co-Founder2015–2020Founder at Polymath Robotics
DRDavid Rorex
David RorexSystem Integrations Lead2017–2020Founder/CTO at MadeSolid
DF
Daniel FeldmanEngineering Manager
MC
Molly Chambers
EH
Eric HollandLead Technical Recruiter
MD
Mark DoveSenior Technical Recruiter
KTKartik Tiwari
Kartik TiwariFounder at Andromeda Surgical
RMRadley Marx
Radley MarxSenior UX Designer2017–2017Founder at Mixwit
CR
Clement RenaultSenior Data Scientist2017–2017
AP
Angela Patriarca
ACAddwiteey Chrungoo
Addwiteey ChrungooMotion Planning Engineer2017–2019Founder at Supadock
AMAin McKendrick
Ain McKendrickVP Engineering2019–2020Founder at Faction

Investors · 19

Trucks VClisted by Trucks VCSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Abstract VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $750K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Catapult VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $250K – $1.5M

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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DCVC (Data Collective)reportedPalo Alto · $5M – $25M

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Fifty YearsreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Gelt VCreported$25K

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Grishin RoboticsreportedSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M

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Hemi Ventures, LlcreportedPalo Alto · $250K – $500K

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Shasta VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $250K – $6M

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Transmedia CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Unshackled VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $300K – $500K

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UpHonest CapitalreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $1M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$16.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2018–2026

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through Starsky Robotics went on to found or lead other companies.

Addwiteey ChrungooEngineerFounded SupadockAin McKendrickVice President - EngineeringFounded FactionRadley MarxSenior UX / UI DesignerFounded MixwitDavid RorexLead Systems EngineerFounded MadeSolidKartik TiwariFounded Andromeda Surgical

Related companies · 5

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Viaopt100CUCI is an online entertainment platform offering slots, live casino, sports betting, fishing games, and lottery-style play tailored for Malaysian players with local payment methods and mobile support.
SwitchboardSwitchboard is a fleet management platform that helps transportation fleets manage compliance with DOT and NSC regulations through electronic logging devices (ELD) and real-time driver safety analytics. The platform serves commercial transportation companies across North America with GPS tracking, dashcam integration, asset monitoring, and compliance reporting features.
Mars AutoMars Auto builds autonomous Class 8 trucks for commercial cargo transportation in Korea and the United States, using a vision-focused AI driving system that does not rely on pre-mapped routes. The company operates self-driving trucks for long-haul freight hauling with plans to deploy fully unmanned vehicles by 2028.

Companies working in the same space as Starsky Robotics.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Starsky Robotics, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Starsky Robotics do?
Starsky Robotics develops autonomous vehicles for long-haul trucking, targeting transportation companies seeking driverless freight delivery solutions.
Who founded Starsky Robotics?
Starsky Robotics was founded by Stefan Seltz-Axmacher.
Who are Starsky Robotics's investors?
Starsky Robotics's investors include Dynamo Ventures, Trucks VC, Y Combinator, Abstract Ventures, Agrolimen Ventures, Catapult Ventures, Crystal Towers Capital, DCVC (Data Collective) and 11 more.
How much funding has Starsky Robotics raised?
Starsky Robotics has disclosed $16.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Starsky Robotics headquartered?
Starsky Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.