Caper AI
[SUBSIDIARY]HQ: New York, NY · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Caper AI: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
New York, NY
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Caper AI was a New York-based startup developing AI-powered smart shopping carts for autonomous checkout. Founded by Lindon Gao, the company raised $10M Series A and was acquired by Instacart for $350M in 2021. The founder subsequently launched a new robotics startup.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Caper AI.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Founding Team
Dyna Robotics
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Instacart acquires Caper AIOct 19, 2021
MOST RECENT · Instacart acquires Caper AI · 2021-10-19 · with Instacart · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Caper AI?
Caper AI was a New York-based startup developing AI-powered smart shopping carts for autonomous checkout. Founded by Lindon Gao, the company raised $10M Series A and was acquired by Instacart for $350M in 2021. The founder subsequently launched a new robotics startup.
What does Caper AI make?
Caper AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Caper Smart Cart (Caper AI builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Caper AI publicly traded?
Caper AI is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Instacart | CEO: Lindon Gao | Product: AI-powered smart shopping cart for autonomous checkout | Acquired by: Instacart for $350M (2021 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Caper AI?
Lindon Gao is the ceo of Caper AI, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Caper AI?
Caper AI has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Instacart | CEO: Lindon Gao | Product: AI-powered smart shopping cart for autonomous checkout | Acquired by: Instacart for $350M (2021 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Caper AI headquartered?
Caper AI is headquartered in New York, NY, USA.
Who owns Caper AI?
Caper AI is owned by Instacart | CEO: Lindon Gao | Product: AI-powered smart shopping cart for autonomous checkout | Acquired by: Instacart for $350M (2021, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Caper AI operate robots?
Caper AI 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 Caper AI a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Caper AI ranks in roughly the top 78% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Caper AI founded?
Caper AI was founded in 2016.
Is Caper AI safe?
Caper AI 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.