ATOMS
[PRIVATE]HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Est. by Travis Kalanick (Uber founder, CloudKitchens founder), building physical automation systems for mining, food production, and… · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ATOMS: 1 model, $1.7B raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$1.7B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Industrial AI company founded by Travis Kalanick (Uber founder, CloudKitchens founder), building physical automation systems for mining, food production, and heavy transport. The holding company is built atop CloudKitchens and acquired Pronto (Anthony Levandowski's heavy-industry automation firm) in March 2026. Three divisions: Atoms Food, Atoms Mining, Atoms Transport. Raised $1.7B equity led by a16z with Ben Horowitz joining the board. Uber also invested — reconnecting Kalanick with the company he founded. Specialized robots, not Humanoid.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $1.7B raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AMR
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]CapacityClaimed: Jul 22, 2026
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Jul 22, 2026
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Mar 1, 2026
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for ATOMS.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CFO
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Uber
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Atoms x ProntoMar 13, 2026
MOST RECENT · Atoms x Pronto · 2026-03-13 · with Pronto · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
FAQ
What is ATOMS?
Industrial AI company founded by Travis Kalanick (Uber founder, CloudKitchens founder), building physical automation systems for mining, food production, and heavy transport. The holding company is built atop CloudKitchens and acquired Pronto (Anthony Levandowski's heavy-industry automation firm) in March 2026. Three divisions: Atoms Food, Atoms Mining, Atoms Transport. Raised $1.7B equity led by a16z with Ben Horowitz joining the board. Uber also invested — reconnecting Kalanick with the company he founded. Specialized robots, not Humanoid.
What does ATOMS make?
ATOMS has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Pronto AHS (ATOMS builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is ATOMS publicly traded?
No. ATOMS is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with ATOMS?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to ATOMS building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of ATOMS?
Travis Kalanick is the founder of ATOMS, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in ATOMS?
ATOMS is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $1.7B in disclosed funding.
Where is ATOMS headquartered?
ATOMS is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
How much funding has ATOMS raised?
ATOMS has raised approximately $1.7B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns ATOMS?
ATOMS is privately held and venture-backed ($1.7B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does ATOMS operate robots?
ATOMS is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is ATOMS a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, ATOMS ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is ATOMS safe?
ATOMS 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.