Upside Robotics
[PRIVATE]HQ: Waterloo, Ontario · Est. 2025 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Upside Robotics: 1 model, $7.5M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$8M
Headquarters
Waterloo, Ontario
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Waterloo, Ontario-based ag-tech startup building autonomous solar-powered robots that deliver fertilizer and nutrients to crops. Founded in 2025, raised $7.5M seed. Robots reduce fertilizer use by up to 70% by applying right-sized amounts only when needed.
Funded with institutional backing on record. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Upside Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Upside Robotics?
Waterloo, Ontario-based ag-tech startup building autonomous solar-powered robots that deliver fertilizer and nutrients to crops. Founded in 2025, raised $7.5M seed. Robots reduce fertilizer use by up to 70% by applying right-sized amounts only when needed.
What does Upside Robotics make?
Upside Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Upside Robot (Upside Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Upside Robotics publicly traded?
No. Upside Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Upside Robotics?
Jana Tian is the ceo of Upside Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Upside Robotics?
Upside Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $8M in disclosed funding.
Where is Upside Robotics headquartered?
Upside Robotics is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
How much funding has Upside Robotics raised?
Upside Robotics has raised approximately $8M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Upside Robotics?
Upside Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($8M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Upside Robotics operate robots?
Upside 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 Upside Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Upside Robotics ranks in roughly the top 47% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Upside Robotics safe?
Upside 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.