Generalist AI
[PRIVATE]HQ: San Mateo, California · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Generalist AI: 1 model, $1.2B raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Generalist AI Inc. is a San Mateo-based robotics-AI company founded in 2024 by former Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics engineers. The company builds embodied foundation models for general-purpose robots, including GEN-0 (released Nov 2025) and GEN-1 (released Apr 2026), which demonstrate cross-embodiment adaptation across different robot platforms and end effectors. Backed by Nvidia NVentures, Radical Ventures, Spark Capital, and Bezos Expeditions, Generalist raised USD 400M at a USD 2B valuation in June 2026.
Well-capitalized with $1.4B raised and recent funding activity. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Generalist AI.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder and CEO
Co-founder and Chief Scientist
Co-founder and CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2024-03-01
cofounder · founded 2024-03-01
cofounder · founded 2024-03-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Generalist AI?
Generalist AI Inc. is a San Mateo-based robotics-AI company founded in 2024 by former Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics engineers. The company builds embodied foundation models for general-purpose robots, including GEN-0 (released Nov 2025) and GEN-1 (released Apr 2026), which demonstrate cross-embodiment adaptation across different robot platforms and end effectors. Backed by Nvidia NVentures, Radical Ventures, Spark Capital, and Bezos Expeditions, Generalist raised USD 400M at a USD 2B valuation in June 2026.
What does Generalist AI make?
Generalist AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: GEN-1 (Generalist AI builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).
Is Generalist AI publicly traded?
No. Generalist AI is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Generalist AI?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Generalist AI building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Generalist AI?
Pete Florence is the ceo of Generalist AI, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Generalist AI?
Generalist AI is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $1.2B in disclosed funding.
Where is Generalist AI headquartered?
Generalist AI is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA.
How much funding has Generalist AI raised?
Generalist AI has raised approximately $1.2B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Generalist AI?
Generalist AI is privately held and venture-backed ($1.2B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Generalist AI operate robots?
Generalist AI 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 Generalist AI a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Generalist AI ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Generalist AI founded?
Generalist AI was founded in 2024.
Is Generalist AI safe?
Generalist AI 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.