Bengaluru: Physical AI startup Mowito has secured $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to expand its AI-powered industrial robotics platform and strengthen its global presence. The investment round was led by Version One Ventures, with participation from All In Capital, Unisol, iSeed, and a group of prominent angel investors.
The angel investors include Soumith Chintala, Adarsh Kulkarni, Ashish Kulkarni, and Vaibhav Domkundwar, founder of Better Capital.
The latest investment comes after the startup previously raised $540,000 in an angel funding round, providing additional momentum for its expansion plans.
Funding to Support US Expansion and Product Development
Mowito said the newly raised capital will be used to:
- Expand operations in the United States
- Strengthen its engineering and product development teams
- Build its go-to-market capabilities
- Scale deployments across automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers
The company aims to accelerate the adoption of Physical AI technology that enables industrial robots to learn complex manufacturing tasks more efficiently.
Transforming Industrial Automation with Physical AI
Founded in 2024 by Puru Rastogi, Adityanag Nagesh, and Safar V, Mowito is developing Physical AI foundation models that enable industrial robot arms to learn tasks directly through demonstrations rather than relying on conventional programming.
Unlike traditional industrial robots that require extensive manual coding and reprogramming whenever production processes change, Mowito’s software allows robots to observe, learn, and replicate manufacturing tasks. This significantly reduces deployment time while allowing manufacturers to continue using their existing robotic hardware.
The company’s approach is designed to simplify factory automation without compromising the precision required for high-volume industrial manufacturing.
Already Deployed in Manufacturing Facilities
According to Mowito, its AI-powered software is already operating in live production environments.
The startup’s technology currently powers industrial robots deployed on manufacturing lines at a Fortune 500 automotive company, supporting high-precision assembly operations across the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
By enabling robots to adapt more quickly to changing production requirements, the platform helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency while reducing the complexity of automation projects.
Competing in the Industrial AI Market
Mowito operates in the rapidly growing industrial automation and machine vision sector, competing with established global companies including:
- Cognex
- Keyence
- Omron
- Fanuc
However, the startup is differentiating itself by focusing on Physical AI, allowing robots to learn from demonstrations instead of relying solely on predefined programming logic.
Rising Demand for AI-Powered Manufacturing
As manufacturers increasingly adopt AI-driven automation to improve productivity and address labour shortages, demand for intelligent robotic systems continues to grow.
With fresh funding, expanding international operations, and successful deployments in enterprise manufacturing environments, Mowito is positioning itself to play a significant role in the next generation of AI-powered industrial automation.
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