88 robotics investors in California
We list 88 robotics investors in California as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are San Francisco (23), Palo Alto (13) and Menlo Park (7).
Top 5 robotics investors in California, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Toyota Ventures
Type: Corporate VC · HQ: Los Altos, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Robotics, AI, Energy, Climate Tech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Oct 2026 · Private fund assets: $928M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated Oct 2026; $928M on file (SEC Form ADV); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests.
Bison Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Robotics, AI, Healthtech, Energy · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $160M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $160M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 2 named decision-makers on file.
Translink Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Robotics, AI, Developer Tools, Mobility · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $174M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $174M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Gft Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Robotics, AI, Marketing Tech, Media · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $117M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Portfolio news dated Aug 2026; $117M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 6 named decision-makers on file.
Felicis
Type: VC firm · HQ: Menlo Park, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Robotics, AI, Developer Tools, Healthtech · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $900M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $900M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states robotics as a focus; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 25 of 88 robotics investors in California
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Ventures | Corporate VC | Los Altos, CA | Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Energy, Climate Tech | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | $928M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | LinkedIn page · Unlock |
| Bison Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Robotics, AI, Healthtech, Energy | New fund, Oct 2026 | $160M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Translink Capital | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed, Series A, Series B | Robotics, AI, Developer Tools, Mobility | New fund, Sep 2026 | $174M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Gft Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Marketing Tech, Media | Portfolio news, Aug 2026 | $117M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Felicis | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Developer Tools, Healthtech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $900M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Rebellion Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Logistics, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $13M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Hallstone Ventures | VC firm | Hollywood, CA | Seed | Robotics, Space, Media, AI | New fund, Oct 2026 | $11M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Galileo Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Deep Tech, B2B | New fund, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Riot Ventures | VC firm | Venice, CA | Robotics, AI, Defense Tech, Industrial Tech | New deal, Jul 2026 | $160M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock | |
| Schematic Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Industrial Tech, Logistics | New fund, May 2026 | $60M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Plaid Matrix Fund | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Fintech, Proptech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $55M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| G2 Venture Partners | VC firm | Portola Valley, CA | Series B, Growth | Robotics, AI, Industrial Tech, Mobility | New deal, Aug 2026 | $53M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Scrum Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Robotics, AI, Healthtech, Climate Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Menlo Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Robotics, AI, Media, Consumer | New fund, Sep 2026 | $800M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| DFJ Growth | VC firm | San Mateo, CA | Growth | Robotics, Consumer, SaaS, Media | New fund, Oct 2026 | $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Initialized | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Generalist, Fintech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $520M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Matter Venture Partners | VC firm | Los Altos, CA | Robotics, AI, Semiconductor, Space | New fund, Sep 2026 | $450M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock | |
| Westly Capital Partners | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Robotics, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, May 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Zacua Ventures | VC firm | San Mateo, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Proptech, Industrial Tech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $89M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
| Earthshot Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Robotics, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $77M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Julian Capital: Deeptech Seed Fund | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, Energy, Deep Tech, Healthtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $51M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| MVP Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Seed | Robotics, AI, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $120M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
| Wing Strategic Partners | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Cybersecurity, Healthtech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $40M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Ubiquity Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Robotics, AI, Mobility, Healthtech | New fund, Dec 2025 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Paradigm | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed | Robotics, Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech | New deal, Jul 2026 | $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 88 break down
By metro area
| Metro area | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| The San Francisco Bay Area | 72 | 82% |
| Silicon Valley | 38 | 43% |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 14% |
Silicon Valley is counted inside the San Francisco Bay Area as well.
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 23 | 26% |
| Palo Alto | 13 | 15% |
| Menlo Park | 7 | 8% |
| San Mateo | 6 | 7% |
| Los Altos | 3 | 3% |
| Mill Valley | 3 | 3% |
| Santa Monica | 3 | 3% |
| San Jose | 3 | 3% |
| Venice | 2 | 2% |
| Burlingame | 2 | 2% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 36 | 41% |
| Seed | 64 | 73% |
| Series A | 19 | 22% |
| Series B | 12 | 14% |
| Growth | 10 | 11% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 86 | 98% |
| Corporate VC | 1 | 1% |
| Fund manager | 1 | 1% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 88 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 88 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states robotics as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in California.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 88 rows: stage 78, sector 88, fund size 80, website 88. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 84 rows, firm email on 24, LinkedIn page on 42, check size on 10.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many robotics investors in California are there?
We list 88 as of November 2026. 48 of the 88 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are San Francisco (23), Palo Alto (13) and Menlo Park (7).
Which robotics investors in California raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
40 of the 88 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Tyche Partners VEIR (Oct 2026), Bison Ventures (Oct 2026) and DFJ Growth (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of robotics investors in California?
The median fund size on file for this list is $55M, across the 69 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 19 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact robotics investors in California?
The paid file holds 375 named decision-makers across 84 of these 88 and a firm email for 24. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on robotics investors in California come from?
All 88 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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