O-ID raises $1.2M in pre-seed funding led by TAWANI Ventures to build modular humanoid robots for industrial manufacturing in Japan.
Amount Raised
$1.2 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
TokyoManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningRoboticsInvestors
Description
Tokyo-based O-ID has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop fully modular humanoid robots for industrial manufacturing and logistics. TAWANI Ventures led the round, with participation from Hustle Fund, Techstars, and angel investors including founders of Humanoid Guide. The company plans to transition its first robot from prototype to production and deploy units on Japanese factory floors. O-ID's robots feature hot-swappable joints and AI-powered component monitoring to minimize downtime.
Quick answer
O-ID raised $1.2 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated September 24, 2026. Investors: Hustle Fund, Techstars, Humanoid Guide Founders and Tawani Ventures. O-ID is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
- How much did O-ID raise?
- O-ID raised $1.2 Million in a Pre-Seed round on September 24, 2026.
- Who invested in O-ID?
- Hustle Fund, Techstars, Humanoid Guide Founders and Tawani Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does O-ID do?
- O-ID is a Tokyo-based robotics company developing fully modular humanoid robots for industrial manufacturing and logistics.
- Where is O-ID based and how big is it?
- O-ID is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Fundz records about 6 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at O-ID?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at O-ID, including the Co-founder & CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Robotics and Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as O-ID that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Strive Robotics raised $3M (Pre-Seed) on November 5, 2026.
- Realbotix raised $500K (Debt Financing) on October 23, 2026.
- GeWu Intelligence raised $15M (Angel) on October 18, 2026.
- PyBrain AI raised $494K (Seed) on October 14, 2026.
- RobCo raised an undisclosed amount on October 5, 2026.
- TetraGen Robotics raised $1.4M (Seed) on August 10, 2026.
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