Apptronik
Building Apollo — the humanoid for industrial labour.
About Apptronik
Austin-based humanoid robotics — spun out of UT Austin's Human Centered Robotics Lab. Apollo robot for warehousing and logistics.
§ Pitch deck breakdown
How Apptronik would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, and Fortune 500 industrial operators with high-attrition fulfilment + manufacturing roles.
Problem they solve
Warehouse + assembly labour costs are accelerating while attrition exceeds 100% — operators need a workforce that doesn't quit, doesn't get injured, and works 24/7.
Key differentiator
10 years of human-centred robotics research from UT Austin gives Apollo industry-leading payload-to-weight ratio + intrinsic safety. Mercedes-Benz pilot in production validates the platform.
Go-to-market strategy
Lighthouse customers (Mercedes-Benz, GXO) generate case studies + co-development credibility. Subscription/RaaS pricing model. Direct enterprise sales motion targeting Fortune 500 industrial operators.
Company facts
- Category
- AI
- Funding stage
- Series A
- Total raised
- $378M+
- Founded
- 2016
- Team size
- 201-500
- HQ
- Austin
- Country
- United States
- Website
- apptronik.com
Founders of Apptronik
- Jeff Cardenas
- Nick Paine
Investors backing Apptronik
- B Capital
- Capital Factory
Frequently asked questions
What does Apptronik do?
Austin-based humanoid robotics — spun out of UT Austin's Human Centered Robotics Lab. Apollo robot for warehousing and logistics.
Where is Apptronik based?
Apptronik is based in Austin, United States.
When was Apptronik founded?
Apptronik was founded in 2016.
How much has Apptronik raised?
Apptronik has raised $378M+ in their Series A round.
Who founded Apptronik?
Apptronik was founded by Jeff Cardenas, Nick Paine.
Who has invested in Apptronik?
Apptronik is backed by B Capital, Capital Factory.