Vecna Robotics

[ACTIVE]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Waltham, Massachusetts · Est. 2018 · 2 models registered · 4 deployments

New deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vecna Robotics: 2 models, 3 deployments across 3 regions. 3 sources back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

RAISED

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

American material-handling automation company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in autonomous mobile robots for warehouse and logistics operations. Spun off from Vecna Technologies in 2018, the company develops autonomous pallet trucks, forklifts, tuggers, and orchestration software for warehouse workflows. Its Pivotal software platform integrates warehouse management systems with robotic fleets to optimize fulfillment operations.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 80.0%

Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

RobotSelf-driving forklifts, pallet jacks, and tuggers for material handling
TechnologyPivotal orchestration engine coordinating vehicles with a 24/7 command center
LeadershipCEO Craig Malloy; founder Daniel Theobald serves as chief innovation officer
BackersSeries C initially $65M led by Tiger Global in 2022, closed at $100M in June 2024 with additional $40M equity and debt from Tiger Global, Proficio Capital Partners, and IMPULSE
Business modelOffers an outcome-based performance guarantee; pricing and contractual terms are not publicly disclosed
CEOKarl Iagnemma (since Nov 2024)
Total funding raised$179M+ (as of Nov 2024)
Key investorsTiger Global, Proficio Capital Partners, Blackhorn Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Drive Capital, Lineage Logistics
OriginSpin-off from Vecna Technologies (founded 1998 by Daniel Theobald)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Vecna Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

5 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Karl Iagnemmareported, not verified

CEO

Daniel Theobaldsecondary-verified

Founder

Craig Malloyreported, not verified

CEO

Founding Team

Dan Patt[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Daniel Theobald[Founder]

sole

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Dan PattCo-founder & Former CEO

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

7 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating2
Announced1
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Aptiv1 · 1× joint · 1 total
Big Joe Forklifts3 · 1× joint · 1 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Vecna Robotics x AptivOct 22, 2025

    MOST RECENT · Vecna Robotics x Aptiv · 2025-10-22 · with Aptiv · JUST ANNOUNCED · Vecna Robotics x Big Joe · 2022-03-23 · with Big Joe · OPERATING · Vecna Robotics x Big Joe · 2022-01-01 · with Big Joe Forklifts · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Vecna Robotics - 3 deploymentsVecna RoboticsFedEx Corporation - 1 deploymentFedEx Corporation

Platform Models

2 entries

Deployments

4 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

10 entries
What is Vecna Robotics?

American material-handling automation company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in autonomous mobile robots for warehouse and logistics operations. Spun off from Vecna Technologies in 2018, the company develops autonomous pallet trucks, forklifts, tuggers, and orchestration software for warehouse workflows. Its Pivotal software platform integrates warehouse management systems with robotic fleets to optimize fulfillment operations.

What does Vecna Robotics make?

Vecna Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: CaseFlow Robotic Case Picking, Autonomous Pallet Jack (Vecna Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Who competes with Vecna Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Vecna Robotics building in the same form factors include Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, Robotphoenix.

Who is the CEO of Vecna Robotics?

Karl Iagnemma is the ceo of Vecna Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Vecna Robotics headquartered?

Vecna Robotics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.

Where does Vecna Robotics operate robots?

Vecna Robotics operates 3 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe, Milford, Massachusetts, USA.

How many robots has Vecna Robotics deployed?

DEPLOY has 3 verified Vecna Robotics deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe, Milford, Massachusetts, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Vecna Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Vecna Robotics ranks in roughly the top 20% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Vecna Robotics founded?

Vecna Robotics was founded in 2018.

Is Vecna Robotics safe?

Vecna 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.