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RISE Robotics secures a $3M grant from AFWERX to enhance the SuperJammer Vehicle for operational testing. This funding aims to modernize a legacy lift truck platform crucial for the Department of the Air Force.

PRIVATEAug 15, 2025

Amount Raised

$3 Million

Round Type

Grant

SomervilleManufacturing

Description

RISE Robotics has been awarded a $3M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) by AFWERX to refine its SuperJammer Vehicle platform. This initiative will address modernization challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force. The project focuses on testing and demonstrating the vehicle in real-world environments. The award will help validate the platform's safety, precision, and reliability.

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RISE Robotics raised $3 Million in a Grant round, dated August 15, 2025. RISE Robotics is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States.

How much did RISE Robotics raise?
RISE Robotics raised $3 Million in a Grant round on August 15, 2025.
What does RISE Robotics do?
Liftwave Inc. is doing business as RISE™Robotics.
Where is RISE Robotics based and how big is it?
RISE Robotics is based in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Fundz records about 28 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at RISE Robotics?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at RISE Robotics, including the Embedded Software Engineer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

RISE Robotics

Location

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

About

Liftwave Inc. is doing business as RISE™Robotics. RISE Robotics is a Somerville, MA-based startup backed by MIT’s The Engine, Techstars, and Fortistar Capital, modernizing heavy machinery used by the DoD with its patented dual-use Beltdraulic™ technology, a fluid-free, zero-emissions, autonomy-ready linear actuator that delivers hydraulic-like power without the drawbacks. Beltdraulic is 3x faster, 3x more efficient, with significantly lower maintenance than hydraulics, improving operational efficiency, resilience to contested logistics, and mission readiness. Recently awarded the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Strongest Robotic Arm Prototype”, RISE is a Reg CF company, allowing both accredited and non-accredited investors to own a piece of the future with better machines through Wefunder.

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