6 River Systems
[SUBSIDIARY]Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Waltham, Massachusetts · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies 6 River Systems: 1 model, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $483.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
$483M
Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
American Collaborative-AMR maker founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, known for its Chuck person-to-goods picking robot deployed across more than 100 warehouses. Its ownership history is a cautionary tale: Shopify acquired it in September 2019 for about $450 million, then sold it to Ocado Group in 2023 for roughly $12.7 million, a reported loss of more than $437 million for Shopify, though Ocado noted the business was cash-flow positive with a solid client list. It now operates under Ocado Group.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
- AMR
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for 6 River Systems.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder & CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2015-01-01 · no longer at company
cofounder · founded 2015-01-01 · no longer at company · Blue Water Autonomy
cofounder
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is 6 River Systems?
American Collaborative-AMR maker founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, known for its Chuck person-to-goods picking robot deployed across more than 100 warehouses. Its ownership history is a cautionary tale: Shopify acquired it in September 2019 for about $450 million, then sold it to Ocado Group in 2023 for roughly $12.7 million, a reported loss of more than $437 million for Shopify, though Ocado noted the business was cash-flow positive with a solid client list. It now operates under Ocado Group.
What does 6 River Systems make?
6 River Systems has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Chuck (6 River Systems builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is 6 River Systems publicly traded?
6 River Systems is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Shopify in September 2019 for about $450 million | Stage: Sold to Ocado Group in 2023 for roughly $12.7 million on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with 6 River Systems?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to 6 River Systems building in the same form factors include Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, Robotphoenix.
Who is the CEO of 6 River Systems?
Jerome Dubois is the ceo of 6 River Systems, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in 6 River Systems?
6 River Systems has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Shopify in September 2019 for about $450 million | Stage: Sold to Ocado Group in 2023 for roughly $12.7 million (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is 6 River Systems headquartered?
6 River Systems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, US.
How much funding has 6 River Systems raised?
6 River Systems has raised approximately $483M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns 6 River Systems?
6 River Systems is owned by Shopify in September 2019 for about $450 million | Stage: Sold to Ocado Group in 2023 for roughly $12.7 million, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does 6 River Systems operate robots?
6 River Systems operates 3 verified deployments, including at Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes, Waltham.
How many robots has 6 River Systems deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified 6 River Systems deployments on record at sites including Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes, Waltham. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is 6 River Systems a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, 6 River Systems ranks in roughly the top 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is 6 River Systems safe?
6 River Systems has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.