Fauna Robotics
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: New York, USA · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Fauna Robotics: 1 model, $30.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$30M
Headquarters
New York, USA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Fauna Robotics was a New York-based humanoid robot developer that built Sprout, a compact, safety-first humanoid platform for developers and researchers. Founded in 2024 by ex-CTRL-labs and Google DeepMind alumni, the company raised a 30M USD Seed round from Kleiner Perkins, Lux Capital, and Quiet Capital. Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics in March 2026, folding the team into its Personal Robotics Group.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Fauna Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
CTO & Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder · Meta
cofounder · Google · , Meta
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Amazon acquires Fauna RoboticsMar 24, 2026
MOST RECENT · Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics · 2026-03-24 · with Amazon · OPERATING
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Fauna Robotics?
Fauna Robotics was a New York-based humanoid robot developer that built Sprout, a compact, safety-first humanoid platform for developers and researchers. Founded in 2024 by ex-CTRL-labs and Google DeepMind alumni, the company raised a 30M USD Seed round from Kleiner Perkins, Lux Capital, and Quiet Capital. Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics in March 2026, folding the team into its Personal Robotics Group.
What does Fauna Robotics make?
Fauna Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Fauna Sprout (Fauna Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Fauna Robotics publicly traded?
Fauna Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Amazon: March 2026 | Funding: 30M USD Seed (2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Fauna Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Fauna Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Fauna Robotics?
Rob Cochran is the ceo of Fauna Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Fauna Robotics?
Fauna Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Amazon: March 2026 | Funding: 30M USD Seed (2025 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Fauna Robotics headquartered?
Fauna Robotics is headquartered in New York, USA.
How much funding has Fauna Robotics raised?
Fauna Robotics has raised approximately $30M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Fauna Robotics?
Fauna Robotics is owned by Amazon: March 2026 | Funding: 30M USD Seed (2025, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Fauna Robotics operate robots?
Fauna Robotics 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 Fauna Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Fauna Robotics ranks in roughly the top 49% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Fauna Robotics safe?
Fauna Robotics 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.