Exotec
[PRIVATE]Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Croix, France · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 8 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Exotec: 1 model, 8 deployments across 6 regions, $885.4M raised. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$885M
Headquarters
Croix, France
IP / Patents
3 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
French goods-to-person warehouse-robotics company founded in 2015 by Romain Moulin and Renaud Heitz, headquartered in Croix, France. Its Skypod system uses robots that climb storage racks up to roughly 36 feet for high-density storage and retrieval. In January 2022 Exotec raised a $335 million round at a $2 billion valuation led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with 83North and Dell technologies Capital participating, becoming what it describes as France's first industrial unicorn. Specific per-deployment pricing is not publicly disclosed.
Clean safety record across 12 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 12 operational sites across 12 countries. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Exotec.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO, ceo
Co-founder & CTO, cto
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2015-01-01
cofounder · founded 2015-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Exotec x E80 GroupSep 10, 2025
MOST RECENT · Exotec x E80 Group · 2025-09-10 · with E80 Group · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Jan 15, 2023
- Filed: Jun 15, 2015Granted: Jan 7, 2020
- Filed: Jun 15, 2012Granted: Oct 20, 2015
Platform Models
Deployments
- Skypod at Zakroczym, Poland + Aichi, Japan[OPERATIONAL]
Aug 4, 2026
- Skypod at Multiple European sites (Bologna, Ferrières, Setúbal, Schwetzingen, Northampton)[OPERATIONAL]
Apr 15, 2026
- Skypod at Worldwide (200+ sites, 50+ brands)[OPERATIONAL]
Worldwide (200+ sites, 50+ brands) · Jun 1, 2024
- Skypod at Le Plessis-Pâté, France[OPERATIONAL]
Le Plessis-Pâté, France · Jun 1, 2024
- Skypod at Nashville, Tennessee, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Nashville, Tennessee, USA · Sep 1, 2021
- Skypod at Sweden[OPERATIONAL]
Sweden · Jun 1, 2024
- Skypod at Global (multiple sites)[OPERATIONAL]
Global (multiple sites) · Jan 1, 2017
- Skypod at Croix[OPERATIONAL]
Croix · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Exotec?
French goods-to-person warehouse-robotics company founded in 2015 by Romain Moulin and Renaud Heitz, headquartered in Croix, France. Its Skypod system uses robots that climb storage racks up to roughly 36 feet for high-density storage and retrieval. In January 2022 Exotec raised a $335 million round at a $2 billion valuation led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with 83North and Dell technologies Capital participating, becoming what it describes as France's first industrial unicorn. Specific per-deployment pricing is not publicly disclosed.
What does Exotec make?
Exotec has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Skypod (Exotec builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Exotec publicly traded?
No. Exotec is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Exotec?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Exotec building in the same form factors include Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, Robotphoenix.
Who is the CEO of Exotec?
Romain Moulin is the ceo of Exotec, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Exotec?
Exotec is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $885M in disclosed funding.
How much funding has Exotec raised?
Exotec has raised approximately $885M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Exotec?
Exotec is privately held and venture-backed ($885M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Exotec operate robots?
Exotec operates 8 verified deployments, including at Zakroczym, Poland + Aichi, Japan, Worldwide (200+ sites, 50+ brands), Multiple European sites (Bologna, Ferrières, Setúbal, Schwetzingen, Northampton).
How many robots has Exotec deployed?
DEPLOY has 8 verified Exotec deployments on record at sites including Zakroczym, Poland + Aichi, Japan, Worldwide (200+ sites, 50+ brands), Multiple European sites (Bologna, Ferrières, Setúbal, Schwetzingen, Northampton). 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 Exotec a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Exotec ranks in roughly the top 3% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Exotec founded?
Exotec was founded in 2015.
Is Exotec safe?
Exotec 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.