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Robotics startup ViaBot announces $6.1 million funding round
ViaBot, a robotics startup that automates maintenance and management for large properties, announced its official launch alongside a $6.1 million funding round.
What happened
ViaBot announced its official launch and a $6.1 million funding round on May 7, 2021. The company is backed by Baseline Ventures, Morado Ventures and Grit Ventures, and is affiliated with SOSV. It also announced a strategic partnership with Cushman & Wakefield and is deploying its RUNO cleaning and security robots at properties in the Bay Area.
Why it matters
The announcement clarifies how RUNO can serve property managers overseeing large sites by handling both cleaning and security. The company’s materials describe functions including sweeping grounds, automatically disposing of trash, and detecting vehicles parked for extended periods and notifying security staff. These functions show how the robot is designed to consolidate multiple outdoor maintenance tasks.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/robottosutaatoappu-viabot-610-man-doru-no-shikinchoutatsu-wo-38baf9. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.