Enigma

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel · Est. 2024 · 2 models registered

New funding roundRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Enigma: 2 models, $71.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Tel Aviv, Israel

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Enigma is a physical AI research lab based in Tel Aviv building Foundation models (GEN-1) and proprietary robotic arms for human-robot interaction. GEN-1 embodied foundation model supports broad range of end effectors from 5-finger hands to specialized tools.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 94.6%

Active fundraising activity with a recent closing.

  • HUMANOID
  • SERVICE

Key Facts

Funding$71M seed (July 2026), led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with Conviction Partners
Founded2025
HQTel Aviv, Israel (robots also housed in California)
FoundersJonathan Jacobi (co-founder, ex-Microsoft) and Gal Niv (co-founder, Unit 8200 veteran)
InvestorsIndex Ventures (Shardul Shah), Ribbit Capital, Conviction Partners (Sarah Guo)
StageStealth → emerged July 27, 2026; less than one year old
ApproachStudies human-robot interaction to build intuitive interfaces and foundation models; proprietary robotic arms built from scratch
ExperimentPublic online experiment with 100+ robots performing drawing, sword fighting, chemistry tasks in hangars in Israel and California
PartnershipsReported early partnerships in healthcare, logistics, and entertainment (use cases undisclosed)
Product — GEN-1Embodied foundation model for robotics, supports 5-finger hands to specialized tools
Product — Robotic ArmProprietary robotic arm for human-robot interaction
FocusPhysical AI, foundation models, dexterous manipulation

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Enigma.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Jonathan Jacobisecondary-verified

Co-founder

Gal Nivsecondary-verified

Co-founder

Founding Team

Gal Niv[Founder]

sole

Jonathan Jacobi[Founder]

sole

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

0 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

FAQ

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What is Enigma?

Enigma is a physical AI research lab based in Tel Aviv building Foundation models (GEN-1) and proprietary robotic arms for human-robot interaction. GEN-1 embodied foundation model supports broad range of end effectors from 5-finger hands to specialized tools.

What does Enigma make?

Enigma has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Enigma Robot Arm, Enigma Robotic Arm (Enigma builds physical robots).

Who competes with Enigma?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Enigma building in the same form factors include Roborock, Ecovacs Robotics, SharkNinja, iRobot.

Who is the CEO of Enigma?

Jonathan Jacobi is the founder of Enigma, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Enigma headquartered?

Enigma is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

How much funding has Enigma raised?

Enigma has raised approximately $71M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Enigma operate robots?

Enigma 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 Enigma a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Enigma ranks in roughly the top 6% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Enigma founded?

Enigma was founded in 2024.

Is Enigma safe?

Enigma 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.