UMA
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Paris, France · Est. 2025 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies UMA: 1 model, $40.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$40M
Headquarters
Paris, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant) is a Paris-based humanoid robotics startup founded in 2025 by former Tesla Autopilot/Optimus engineer Rémi Cadène, Google DeepMind founding robotics member Pierre Sermanet, LeRobot co-creator Simon Alibert, and robotic hand pioneer Rob Knight. The company develops the Northstar humanoid robot powered by Real-Time Learning, designed for warehouse and industrial applications before expanding to homes. Backed by ~0M in seed funding from Greycroft, Relentless, Unity Growth, and notable AI angels.
Broad public reach with 7.4M video views. Funded with institutional backing on record.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for UMA.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO, Co-founder
Co-Founder & CSO
Co-Founder & CTO
Co-Founder & CRO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Hugging Face · , Tesla
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is UMA?
UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant) is a Paris-based humanoid robotics startup founded in 2025 by former Tesla Autopilot/Optimus engineer Rémi Cadène, Google DeepMind founding robotics member Pierre Sermanet, LeRobot co-creator Simon Alibert, and robotic hand pioneer Rob Knight. The company develops the Northstar humanoid robot powered by Real-Time Learning, designed for warehouse and industrial applications before expanding to homes. Backed by ~0M in seed funding from Greycroft, Relentless, Unity Growth, and notable AI angels.
What does UMA make?
UMA has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Northstar (UMA builds physical robots).
Is UMA publicly traded?
No. UMA is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with UMA?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to UMA building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of UMA?
Rémi Cadène is the ceo of UMA, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in UMA?
UMA is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $40M in disclosed funding.
Where is UMA headquartered?
UMA is headquartered in Paris, France.
How much funding has UMA raised?
UMA has raised approximately $40M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns UMA?
UMA is privately held and venture-backed ($40M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does UMA operate robots?
UMA 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 UMA a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, UMA ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was UMA founded?
UMA was founded in 2025.
Is UMA safe?
UMA 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.