Gritt
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2022 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Gritt: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $32.4M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
, backed by Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, and others.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Gritt is a physical AI startup building robotic systems for construction site automation, starting with utility-scale solar panel installation. Founded in 2022 by CMU-trained roboticists Puneet Puri (CEO) and Vishal Dugar (CTO), the company attaches AI-controlled robotic arms to existing jobsite equipment like skid steers and forklifts to perform pick-and-place, assembly, and transport tasks with millimeter precision. Gritt exited stealth in July 2026 with $32.4M in total funding, backed by Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, and others.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Gritt.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
CTO & Co-founder
Head of AI
Head of MechE
Robot Builder
Perception Engineer
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2022-01-01 · Gritt Robotics
cofounder · founded 2022-01-01 · Gritt Robotics
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Gritt?
Gritt is a physical AI startup building robotic systems for construction site automation, starting with utility-scale solar panel installation. Founded in 2022 by CMU-trained roboticists Puneet Puri (CEO) and Vishal Dugar (CTO), the company attaches AI-controlled robotic arms to existing jobsite equipment like skid steers and forklifts to perform pick-and-place, assembly, and transport tasks with millimeter precision. Gritt exited stealth in July 2026 with $32.4M in total funding, backed by Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, and others.
What does Gritt make?
Gritt has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Gritt Solar Construction System (Gritt builds physical robots).
Is Gritt publicly traded?
No. Gritt is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Gritt?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Gritt building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Gritt?
Puneet Puri is the ceo of Gritt, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Gritt?
Gritt is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $32M in disclosed funding.
Where is Gritt headquartered?
Gritt is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
How much funding has Gritt raised?
Gritt has raised approximately $32M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Gritt?
Gritt is privately held and venture-backed ($32M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Gritt operate robots?
Gritt operates 2 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Gritt deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Gritt deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). 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 Gritt a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Gritt ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Gritt founded?
Gritt was founded in 2022.
Is Gritt safe?
Gritt 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.