Foundation
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: San Francisco, California · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Foundation: 1 model, $24.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$24M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
US Humanoid startup (San Francisco; founded 2024; CEO Sankaet Pathak, ex-Synapse) making the Phantom MK1 humanoid; mid-2026 posture is defense/military (Ukraine testing, Pentagon SBIR). Documented history of exaggerated customer claims (GM denial).
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Funded with institutional backing on record.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
- • SKEPTICAL FLAG
- • Research/demo; documented GM-claim denial (June 2024); defense pivot; no verified deployment.
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Foundation.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Foundation?
US Humanoid startup (San Francisco; founded 2024; CEO Sankaet Pathak, ex-Synapse) making the Phantom MK1 humanoid; mid-2026 posture is defense/military (Ukraine testing, Pentagon SBIR). Documented history of exaggerated customer claims (GM denial).
What does Foundation make?
Foundation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Phantom MK1 (Foundation builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Foundation publicly traded?
No. Foundation is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Foundation?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Foundation building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Foundation?
Pathak is the ceo of Foundation, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Foundation?
Foundation is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $24M in disclosed funding.
Where is Foundation headquartered?
Foundation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.
How much funding has Foundation raised?
Foundation has raised approximately $24M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Foundation?
Foundation is privately held and venture-backed ($24M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Foundation operate robots?
Foundation 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 Foundation a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Foundation ranks in roughly the top 12% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Foundation founded?
Foundation was founded in 2024.
Is Foundation safe?
Foundation 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.