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Roboat raised €550K in a seed funding round led by LUMO Labs and SHIFT Invest to automate waterways for safer and sustainable transport

PRIVATEJul 04, 2024

Amount Raised

€550,000

Round Type

Seed

AmsterdamTransportationLogistics

Investors

Shift InvestLUMO Labs

Description

The Netherlands-based VC firms LUMO Labs and SHIFT Invest have invested €550K in Roboat, a spin-out from MIT and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). Roboat aims to enhance urban liveability by automating waterways, contributing to safe, efficient, and sustainable transport.

Quick answer

Roboat raised €550,000 in a Seed round, dated July 4, 2024. Investors: Shift Invest and LUMO Labs. Roboat is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

How much did Roboat raise?
Roboat raised €550,000 in a Seed round on July 4, 2024.
Who invested in Roboat?
Shift Invest and LUMO Labs are named as investors in this round.
What does Roboat do?
Roboat offers autonomy.
Where is Roboat based and how big is it?
Roboat is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Who are the decision-makers at Roboat?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Roboat. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Transportation and Logistics around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Roboat that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Shadowfax raised $100M (Series E) on August 13, 2024.
  • RXO raised $550M on August 12, 2024.
  • PICit A/S raised an undisclosed amount on August 9, 2024.
  • Onepak raised $20M (Private Equity) on July 31, 2024.
  • TruckSmarter raised $50M (Debt Financing) on July 15, 2024.
  • FastBeetle Logistics Pvt. Ltd raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on July 12, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Roboat

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Roboat offers autonomy. We offer a complete mobility solution with our ferry or supply autonomy as an add-on for new-build and existing vessels. Our autonomous ferry solution is fully electric and 3D printed. It is the perfect solution to help reduce emissions and congestion in cities. Our systems can turn inland vessels into autonomous boats, assists onboard crew with navigation and perception, offer remote monitoring capabilities, and playback detailed data as a black-box.

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