Narwal
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2015 · 3 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Narwal: 3 models, 4 deployments across 3 regions, $300.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$300M
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Chinese household robot brand developing premium robot vacuums with AI obstacle avoidance and pet monitoring. Raised $100M in pre-IPO funding led by Tencent. Planning Hong Kong IPO listing.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Broad public reach with 2.6M video views. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- SERVICE
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Narwal.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
CEO (HongShan-backed)
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Narwal Flow at China, Asia[OPERATIONAL]
China, Asia · Jun 1, 2024
- Narwal Flow at Japan, Asia[OPERATIONAL]
Japan, Asia · Jun 1, 2024
- Narwal Flow at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- Narwal Freo X Ultra at Global[OPERATIONAL]
Global · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Narwal?
Chinese household robot brand developing premium robot vacuums with AI obstacle avoidance and pet monitoring. Raised $100M in pre-IPO funding led by Tencent. Planning Hong Kong IPO listing.
What does Narwal make?
Narwal has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Freo, Narwal Flow, Narwal Freo X Ultra (Narwal builds physical robots).
Is Narwal publicly traded?
No. Narwal is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Narwal?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Narwal building in the same form factors include Amazon, Roborock, Ecovacs Robotics, SharkNinja.
Who is the CEO of Narwal?
Zhang Junbin is the ceo of Narwal, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Narwal?
Narwal is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $300M in disclosed funding.
Where is Narwal headquartered?
Narwal is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
How much funding has Narwal raised?
Narwal has raised approximately $300M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Narwal?
Narwal is privately held and venture-backed ($300M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Narwal operate robots?
Narwal operates 4 verified deployments, including at China, Asia, Japan, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Narwal deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Narwal deployments on record at sites including China, Asia, Japan, Asia, 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 Narwal a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Narwal ranks in roughly the top 50% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Narwal founded?
Narwal was founded in 2015.
Is Narwal safe?
Narwal 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.