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Refraction AI

AI powered last-mile delivery

Ann Arbor, United States · Founded 2019 · $11.9M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
2019
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$11.9M
Last Round
Venture RoundMar 2022
Rounds
4

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Refraction AI provides artificial-intelligence-powered last-mile delivery through a robot-as-a-service model. It combines level-four autonomy, intelligent routing, multiple robot platforms, and networked fleet operations to make delivery profitable. The service is designed for grocery, restaurant, and retail clients seeking an autonomous option for moving orders over the last mile.

Summary

Refraction AI is an Autonomous Vehicles company based in Ann Arbor, United States, founded in 2019. It has raised $11.9M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a Venture Round in Mar 2022. Investors include Alumni Ventures, Pillar VC and eLab Ventures.

Funding History

Venture RoundVenture RoundMar 2022

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Funding: Seed through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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