Tombot
[PRIVATE]HQ: Santa Clarita, CA · Est. 2017 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Tombot: 1 model, $13.1M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$13M
Headquarters
Santa Clarita, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Tombot, Inc. is a Santa Clarita, California-based robotics company developing lifelike robotic companion animals for health and wellness, led by its flagship product Jennie, a hyperrealistic robotic Labrador puppy designed to support seniors with dementia and individuals facing anxiety, loneliness, autism, and PTSD. Founded in 2017 by Tom Stevens after his mother's dementia diagnosis forced the rehoming of her beloved pet, Tombot partnered with Jim Henson's Creature Shop for artistic design and is pursuing FDA recognition of Jennie as a medical device. The company has raised over $13M across a $6.1M Series A (June 2025, led by Caduceus Capital Partners) and a $7M Series A3 (June 2026), and holds more than 23,000 pre-orders ahead of its planned Fall 2026 commercial launch.
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Tombot.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Tombot?
Tombot, Inc. is a Santa Clarita, California-based robotics company developing lifelike robotic companion animals for health and wellness, led by its flagship product Jennie, a hyperrealistic robotic Labrador puppy designed to support seniors with dementia and individuals facing anxiety, loneliness, autism, and PTSD. Founded in 2017 by Tom Stevens after his mother's dementia diagnosis forced the rehoming of her beloved pet, Tombot partnered with Jim Henson's Creature Shop for artistic design and is pursuing FDA recognition of Jennie as a medical device. The company has raised over $13M across a $6.1M Series A (June 2025, led by Caduceus Capital Partners) and a $7M Series A3 (June 2026), and holds more than 23,000 pre-orders ahead of its planned Fall 2026 commercial launch.
What does Tombot make?
Tombot has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Jennie (Tombot builds physical robots).
Is Tombot publicly traded?
No. Tombot is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Tombot?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Tombot building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Tombot?
Tom Stevens is the ceo of Tombot, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Tombot?
Tombot is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $13M in disclosed funding.
Where is Tombot headquartered?
Tombot is headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA, USA.
How much funding has Tombot raised?
Tombot has raised approximately $13M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Tombot?
Tombot is privately held and venture-backed ($13M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Tombot operate robots?
Tombot 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 Tombot a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Tombot ranks in roughly the top 5% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Tombot founded?
Tombot was founded in 2017.
Is Tombot safe?
Tombot 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.