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Walden

Cambridge, US · Founded 2025 · 24 known investors

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Walden Robotics develops general-purpose robots that combine hardware, software, and physical AI systems for deployment in manufacturing and logistics environments.

Founders & leadership

Walden was founded in 2025 by Russell Louis Tedrake and Ben Burchfiel.

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Russell Louis TedrakeCo-founder
BBBen Burchfiel
Ben BurchfielCo-Founder & CTOBen Burchfiel is founder of Walden Robotics, which develops general-purpose robots that combine hardware, software, and physical AI systems for deployment in manufacturing and logistics environments.
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Kerri M. Fetzer-BorelliNamed on SEC filing
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David Marvin Slaughter JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
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Adrien David GaidonNamed on SEC filingPartner at Calibrate Ventures
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Russ TedrakeFounder

Board

CBColin Beirne
Colin BeirneBoard directorFounding Partner at Deviation Capital

Investors · 24

NVIDIAreportedSanta Clara

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Samsung VenturesreportedSeoul

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Toyota VenturesreportedLos Altos

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Also in the syndicate · 9

AE VenturesBoeingCoreWeave VenturesKAS Venture PartnersOne Madison GroupToyotaleadToyota Invention PartnersleadToyota Motor Corp.leadToyota Motor Corporation

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$302M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

▶$302MraisedJul 2026 · 42 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Russell Louis TedrakeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin Clark Malloy BurchfielExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kerri M. Fetzer-BorelliExecutive Officer
  • David Marvin Slaughter JohnsonExecutive Officer
  • Adrien David GaidonExecutive Officer
  • Colin BeirneDirector
Offering amount
$305.6M
Amount sold
$302M
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Walden do?
Walden Robotics develops general-purpose robots that combine hardware, software, and physical AI systems for deployment in manufacturing and logistics environments.
Who founded Walden?
Walden was founded by Russell Louis Tedrake, Ben Burchfiel in 2025.
Who are Walden's investors?
Walden's investors include Deviation Capital, Calibrate Ventures, Colle Capital Partners, NextView Ventures, Samsung Next, Shine Capital, The E14 Fund, Glasswing Ventures and 7 more.
How much funding has Walden raised?
Walden has disclosed $302M raised across 1 round.
Where is Walden headquartered?
Walden is headquartered in Cambridge, US.