Circus SE
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. by Nikolas Bullwinkel, Circus SE has created the CA-1, the world's first fully autonomous food production robot, now in serial production. The company's proprietary Embodied AI system translates cooking processes into autonomous robotic operations, serving both civilian and defense sectors. Circus SE became publicly listed in January 2024 and has deployed CA-1 robots with customers including REWE supermarkets and Meta. · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Circus SE: 1 model, 4 deployments across 2 regions. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Munich-based publicly traded company (XETRA: CA1) developing fully autonomous AI robotic food production systems. Founded by Nikolas Bullwinkel, Circus SE has created the CA-1, the world's first fully autonomous food production robot, now in serial production. The company's proprietary Embodied AI system translates cooking processes into autonomous robotic operations, serving both civilian and defense sectors. Circus SE became publicly listed in January 2024 and has deployed CA-1 robots with customers including REWE supermarkets and Meta.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- PUBLIC
- SERVICE
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Circus SE.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · Circus Group
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- CA-1 at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- CA-1 at France, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
France, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- CA-1 at United Kingdom, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- CA-1 at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Circus SE?
Munich-based publicly traded company (XETRA: CA1) developing fully autonomous AI robotic food production systems. Founded by Nikolas Bullwinkel, Circus SE has created the CA-1, the world's first fully autonomous food production robot, now in serial production. The company's proprietary Embodied AI system translates cooking processes into autonomous robotic operations, serving both civilian and defense sectors. Circus SE became publicly listed in January 2024 and has deployed CA-1 robots with customers including REWE supermarkets and Meta.
What does Circus SE make?
Circus SE has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: CA-1 (Circus SE builds physical robots).
Is Circus SE publicly traded?
Circus SE is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Circus SE?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Circus SE building in the same form factors include Roborock, Ecovacs Robotics, SharkNinja, iRobot.
Who is the CEO of Circus SE?
Nikolas Bullwinkel is the ceo of Circus SE, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Circus SE?
Circus SE has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Circus SE headquartered?
Circus SE is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Who owns Circus SE?
Circus SE has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Circus SE operate robots?
Circus SE operates 4 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Europe, France, Europe.
How many robots has Circus SE deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Circus SE deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Europe, France, Europe. 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 Circus SE a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Circus SE ranks in roughly the top 35% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Circus SE safe?
Circus SE 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.