ANYbotics is a technology company.
ANYbotics has raised $110.0M across 2 funding rounds.
ANYbotics has raised $110.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ANYbotics AG is a Zurich-based robotics company that develops autonomous legged robots, primarily the ANYmal series, for industrial inspection in hazardous environments.[1][2][3] These robots serve heavy industries like energy, mining, chemicals, and oil & gas, solving problems of manual inspections in dangerous, dull, or dirty settings by enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability.[2][3][4] With around 150-200 employees, the company has shown strong growth momentum, raising $50M in Series B funding in 2023 and an additional $60M led by Qualcomm Ventures, bringing total funding to over $100M, while securing early sales in 2017 with clients like Petronas, Shell, and BASF.[1][3][5][7]
ANYbotics spun out from ETH Zurich in 2016, building on quadrupedal robotics research that began with the first ANYmal prototype in 2009.[1][3][6] Co-founders Dr. Péter Fankhauser (CEO) and Hanspeter Fässler, both ETH alumni, led the commercialization effort, with Fankhauser emphasizing technological advancement for industrial impact.[1][6] Early traction came quickly: first sales in 2017 supported by innovation leaders like Petronas, Shell, and BASF, followed by deployments in research at ETH Zurich and Oxford, marking a pivot from lab prototypes to real-world industrial use.[1][3]
ANYbotics stands out in industrial robotics through these key strengths:
ANYbotics rides the wave of industrial automation and AI-driven robotics, addressing labor shortages, decarbonization, and safety mandates in heavy industries amid rising demand for remote operations.[2][3][6] Timing aligns with post-pandemic supply chain pressures and energy transitions, where robots cut downtime and emissions—key for net-zero goals in oil & gas and mining.[4][6] Market forces like multinational clients' expansion (e.g., Aramco, Petronas) favor its vertical focus, while Swiss roots amplify influence in Europe's deeptech hub, fostering alliances that scale legged robots from niche to standard tools.[3][4][5]
ANYbotics is poised for U.S. and global scaling with recent $60M funding, targeting fleet deployments of ANYmal X in high-demand sectors.[5][7] Trends like AI autonomy, ex-proof robotics, and sustainability will propel growth, potentially leading to Series C or IPO as industrial adoption matures. Its ecosystem influence could evolve by setting standards for legged inspection bots, transforming hazardous workforces worldwide—echoing its ETH origins into a robotics revolution for safer industries.[3][6]
ANYbotics has raised $110.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
ANYbotics's investors include Balderton Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, DN Capital, Episode 1 Ventures, Fyrefly VC, Hercules Capital, Karista, NGP Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Damien Lane, Somdip Dey.
ANYbotics has raised $110.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $60.0M Series B in December 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2024 | $60.0M Series B | Balderton Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, DN Capital, Episode 1 Ventures, Fyrefly VC, Hercules Capital, Karista, NGP Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Damien Lane, Somdip Dey | |
| May 1, 2023 | $50.0M Series B | Balderton Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, DN Capital, Episode 1 Ventures, Fyrefly VC, Hercules Capital, Karista, NGP Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Damien Lane, Somdip Dey |