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Cibby Pulikkaseril's Zabidou has raised $3.5 million in a seed round, led by Black Nova, Main Sequence, and Antler, to manufacture robotic quality assurance solutions for factories.
PRIVATEAug 03, 2026•5 days ago
Amount Raised
$3.5 Million
Round Type
Seed
ManufacturingQuality Assurance
Investors
AntlerMain SequenceBlack Nova
Description
Cibby Pulikkaseril has successfully raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round for his new venture, Zabidou. The round was led by Black Nova, Main Sequence, and Antler. Zabidou focuses on robotic quality assurance for the manufacturing sector, utilizing lasers and cameras to assess factory outputs. This funding follows a previous $1.8 million raised in pre-seed funding.
Company Information
Company
Zabidou
About
Zabidou is a deep tech startup that develops robotic quality assurance systems for the manufacturing sector, assessing factory outputs like steel and concrete using cameras and lasers. Founded by Cibby Pulikkaseril, it aims to address the challenges of quality assurance and labor shortages in manufacturing. The company offers cost-effective solutions that can replace human operators and improve inspection processes. Zabidou's products are currently deployed in multiple sites across different customers, including those in the construction and pet food industries.
