Photoneo
[ACTIVE]HQ: Bratislava, Slovakia · Est. 2013 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Photoneo: 2 models, $21.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$21M
Headquarters
Bratislava, Slovakia
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Photoneo (now part of Zebra technologies) was a Bratislava-based 3D machine vision company developing high-resolution 3D cameras and AI-powered automation solutions for robotics, logistics, and industrial inspection. Founded by PhD students from Comenius University, Photoneo raised 1M in Series B funding and was acquired by Zebra Technologies in 2025 to expand Zebra's 3D vision capabilities in automotive manufacturing and logistics.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 58 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Photoneo.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Brightpick
cofounder · Brightpick
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Photoneo x CognexJan 1, 2020
MOST RECENT · Photoneo x Cognex · 2020-01-01 · with Cognex · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Photoneo?
Photoneo (now part of Zebra technologies) was a Bratislava-based 3D machine vision company developing high-resolution 3D cameras and AI-powered automation solutions for robotics, logistics, and industrial inspection. Founded by PhD students from Comenius University, Photoneo raised 1M in Series B funding and was acquired by Zebra Technologies in 2025 to expand Zebra's 3D vision capabilities in automotive manufacturing and logistics.
What does Photoneo make?
Photoneo has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: MotionCam-3D, PhoXi 3D Scanner (Photoneo builds physical robots).
Is Photoneo publicly traded?
Photoneo is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Photoneo?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Photoneo building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Photoneo?
Jan Zizka is the ceo of Photoneo, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Photoneo?
Photoneo has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Photoneo headquartered?
Photoneo is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia.
How much funding has Photoneo raised?
Photoneo has raised approximately $21M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Photoneo?
Photoneo has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Photoneo operate robots?
Photoneo 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 Photoneo a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Photoneo ranks in roughly the top 34% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Photoneo founded?
Photoneo was founded in 2013.
Is Photoneo safe?
Photoneo 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.