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Machenta

London, United Kingdom

seed$40M raisedFreshly fundedRoboticsAI InfrastructureIndustrial Automation

◆ Total Raised

$40M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

London, United Kingdom

◆ Founded

2025

◆ Team size

11-50

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◆ About Machenta

A London-based robotics startup building foundation models that train robots in simulation to learn new tasks from minimal real-world demonstrations.

◆ What sets it apart

It trains robot foundation models in simulation rather than relying on large volumes of real-world training data, allowing robots to learn new tasks from a single or very small number of demonstrations.[1][5]

◆ Sectors

RoboticsAI InfrastructureIndustrial Automationsynthetic data

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerRobotics manufacturers, developers, and organizations deploying general-purpose or industrial robots

◆ Notable

  • Raised a $40 million seed round, reported as the largest UK robotics seed round.[1][4]
  • Demonstrated one model learning tasks across multiple robot types, including humanoid robots.[1]

◆ Backing funds on Raise

◆ Funding rounds

seed$40M

27 Oct 2026

Led by Creandum, Union Square Ventures

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◆ FAQ

What does Machenta do?

A London-based robotics startup building foundation models that train robots in simulation to learn new tasks from minimal real-world demonstrations.

Where is Machenta based?

Machenta is based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2025.

How much has Machenta raised?

Machenta has raised $40M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Machenta?

Investors in Machenta include Creandum, Union Square Ventures and Hoxton Ventures.