17 robotics investors in New York, including 16 in New York City
We list 17 robotics investors in New York 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 New York (15), Brooklyn (1) and Hicksville (1). 16 of the 17 are in the New York City metro area, so this page is also our list of robotics investors in New York City.
Top 5 robotics investors in New York, 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.
Light Ray Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Stages: Seed · Focus: Robotics, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, Energy · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $21M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $21M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Prudence.
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Stages: Series A, Series B · Focus: Robotics, Proptech, AI, Developer Tools · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $150M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $150M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states robotics as a focus; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Union Square Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Robotics, AI, Generalist, Energy · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $3M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $3M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Great Wave Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Robotics, AI, Proptech, Climate Tech · Latest activity: New fund, May 2026 · Private fund assets: $31M (SEC Form ADV)
Latest fund filing dated May 2026; $31M on file (SEC Form ADV); states robotics as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 5 named decision-makers on file.
8090 Industries
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Focus: Robotics, Energy, Industrial Tech, Defense Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $200M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $200M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states robotics as a focus; 7 named decision-makers on file.
First 10 of 17 robotics investors in New York
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Ray Ventures | VC firm | New York, NY | Seed | Robotics, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, Energy | New deal, Oct 2026 | $21M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Prudence. | VC firm | New York, NY | Series A, Series B | Robotics, Proptech, AI, Developer Tools | New fund, Aug 2026 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Union Square Ventures | VC firm | New York, NY | Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Generalist, Energy | New deal, Oct 2026 | $3M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Great Wave Ventures | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Proptech, Climate Tech | New fund, May 2026 | $31M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| 8090 Industries | VC firm | New York, NY | Robotics, Energy, Industrial Tech, Defense Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $200M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Zero Infinity Partners | VC firm | New York, NY | Robotics, AI, Energy, Logistics | New fund, Jun 2026 | $139M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 7 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Reveille | VC firm | New York, NY | Seed | Robotics, Defense Tech, Energy, Space | New fund, Nov 2026 | $40M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Oceans | VC firm | Brooklyn, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Space, Defense Tech | New fund, Feb 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Overlap Holdings | VC firm | Hicksville, NY | Seed, Series A, Series B | Robotics, AI, Energy, Climate Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $16M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| AlleyCorp | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Robotics, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $335M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
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16 robotics investors in New York City
12 of the 16 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months; the median fund size on file is $78M (SEC Form D, 12 firms); the most recent fund filings are from Reveille (Nov 2026), Cade Ventures (Sep 2026) and 8090 Industries (Sep 2026); of the 14 with a stage on file, seed (11), Series A (8) and pre-seed (7); the count covers the metro area, by city: New York (15) and Brooklyn (1); the paid file holds 94 named decision-makers for them.
The first 5 in list order: Light Ray Ventures, Prudence., Union Square Ventures, Great Wave Ventures and 8090 Industries. They are ranked with the rest of the list, by the same rule.
How these 17 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | 88% |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 6% |
| Hicksville | 1 | 6% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 7 | 41% |
| Seed | 12 | 71% |
| Series A | 9 | 53% |
| Series B | 3 | 18% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
Method and limits
- Source
- All 17 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 17 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 New York.
- 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 17 rows: stage 15, sector 17, fund size 15, website 17. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 17 rows, firm email on 8, LinkedIn page on 10, check size on 1.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many robotics investors in New York are there?
We list 17 as of November 2026. 13 of the 17 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are New York (15), Brooklyn (1) and Hicksville (1).
Which robotics investors in New York raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
10 of the 17 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Reveille (Nov 2026), Overlap Holdings (Oct 2026) and Cade Ventures (Sep 2026).
What is the typical fund size of robotics investors in New York?
The median fund size on file for this list is $55M, across the 13 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 4 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact robotics investors in New York?
The paid file holds 102 named decision-makers across 17 of these 17 and a firm email for 8. 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 New York come from?
All 17 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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