What does Persona AI do?
Persona AI is an embodied artificial intelligence company that develops humanoid robot platforms engineered for physically demanding applications in shipbuilding and industrial manufacturing. The company uses a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model to provide industrial-grade precision combined with human-like dexterity.
How much did they raise?
The company raised $27M in a Pre-Seed round, led by Unity Growth and Tides Ventures, with further participation from investors including Mirae Asset Group, Invicta Growth, Fathom Fund, Embedded Ventures, Wave Function Ventures, Zero Infinity Partners, dConstruct Technologies, Goose Capital, SGH, Sound Media Ventures, Kalea Ventures, K50 Ventures, Cofounder Ventures, Tola Capital, SGA Capital, Olive Hill Ventures, and K2 Global.
What are their plans for the money?
Persona AI plans to use the funds to accelerate the development and deployment of its humanoid robot platform, aiming to transform industrial automation by mitigating the need for large upfront capital investments. The enhanced platform is expected to meet the challenging demands of shipbuilding and manufacturing sectors.
What have they achieved so far?
The company has already secured a significant partnership with HD Hyundai, a global leader in shipbuilding, with an agreement to deploy its humanoid robots in shipyards, and initial deliveries are expected within 18 months.
