Merchandising & Store Ops Monday, September 21, 2026

Retail robotics sector counts 111 funded companies and three unicorns

The retail robotics sector currently includes 111 funded companies, with the United States hosting the largest share at 40 firms.

The numbers

111 Total companies in Robotics in Retail
40 Companies in Robotics in Retail in the United States
3 Unicorns created in the sector
62 Funded companies in Robotics in Retail
31 Companies having secured Series A funding

Sources

tracxn.com

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