Rapid Robotics
[ACTIVE]Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2019 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rapid Robotics: 1 model, $36.7M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$37M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
San Francisco-based factory-automation company that built turnkey robotic work cells for machine tending, palletizing, packing, and kitting across manufacturing industries. Founded by Kretchmer and co-founder Ruddick Lawrence, Rapid Robotics developed a robotic machine operator designed to help manufacturers avoid offshoring by deploying affordable automation. The company raised 6.7M led by Kleiner Perkins and Tiger Global.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Rapid Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Rapid Robotics?
San Francisco-based factory-automation company that built turnkey robotic work cells for machine tending, palletizing, packing, and kitting across manufacturing industries. Founded by Kretchmer and co-founder Ruddick Lawrence, Rapid Robotics developed a robotic machine operator designed to help manufacturers avoid offshoring by deploying affordable automation. The company raised 6.7M led by Kleiner Perkins and Tiger Global.
What does Rapid Robotics make?
Rapid Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Rapid Robot (Rapid Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Rapid Robotics publicly traded?
Rapid Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Germany's RobCo in September 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Rapid Robotics?
Kimberley Losey is the ceo of Rapid Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Rapid Robotics?
Rapid Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Germany's RobCo in September 2025 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Rapid Robotics headquartered?
Rapid Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
How much funding has Rapid Robotics raised?
Rapid Robotics has raised approximately $37M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Rapid Robotics?
Rapid Robotics is owned by Germany's RobCo in September 2025, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Rapid Robotics operate robots?
Rapid Robotics 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 Rapid Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Rapid Robotics ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Rapid Robotics founded?
Rapid Robotics was founded in 2019.
Is Rapid Robotics safe?
Rapid Robotics 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.