ZenRobotics

Acquired

Home | Robotic Waste Sorting

Founded 2007 · $17.0M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
2007
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$17.0M
Last Round
$17.0M Venture RoundSep 2012
Rounds
1
Acquisition Date
Aug 2022

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About

ZenRobotics builds AI-powered robots that sort waste for recycling operators, helping them extract higher-value recyclables, gather facility data and meet circular-economy targets. Founded in 2007, it created the market for robotic waste sorting and was first to apply AI-based robots to the task, with systems that can sort more than 500 waste categories and lift purity levels toward 99 percent. The company now operates as ZenRobotics, a Terex Brand, serving clients in more than 15 countries.

Summary

ZenRobotics is an Artificial Intelligence company, founded in 2007. It has raised $17.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $17.0M Venture Round in Sep 2012. Investors include Invus and Lifeline Ventures.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAcquisition by Terex Materials ProcessingAug 2022

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