GROOVE X is a Tokyo-based startup founded in 2015. The company is focused on designing and developing a novel household robot with the intention of launching its first model in 2018 and entering the Japanese market in 2019. The recent ¥1.80B Series B investment at 09 December 2020 was funded by Japan Policy Finance, Sompo Holdings, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, NTT DoCoMo. GROOVE X operates in the Consumer Electronics and Robotics industries and has garnered attention with its innovative approach, aiming to address loneliness with its R2-D2-like machine, as featured in articles such as those by FT.com and CNET.
GROOVE X
Founded 2015
Japan
53 employees
Series B
Total: $10.81B
Consumer Electronics, Robotics
Japan
53 employees
Series B
Total: $10.81B
Consumer Electronics, Robotics
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Consumer Electronics
About GROOVE X
Taxonomy: robotics, household technology, innovation, emotional connection, loneliness, start-up, consumer electronics, Japanese technology, robotic companionship, entrepreneurship, future technology, human-robot interaction
Funding Rounds & Investors (5)
View All| Funding Stage | Amount | Investors | Lead Investors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | •••••• | 4 |
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09 Dec 2020 |
| Corporate Round | •••••• | 3 |
|
12 Jun 2019 |
| Series A | •••••• | 3 |
|
04 Dec 2017 |
| Seed Round | •••••• | - | 04 Oct 2016 | |
| Seed Round | •••••• | - | 07 Jan 2016 |
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FAQ About GROOVE X
GROOVE X is designing and developing a totally new, next-generation household robot that no one has seen before, that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.
The company was founded in Nov 2015 by Kaname Hayashi and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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GROOVE X was founded in 2015.
GROOVE X is headquartered in Japan.
GROOVE X operates in the following industries: Consumer Electronics, Robotics.
GROOVE X has approximately 53 employees.
GROOVE X has completed 5 funding rounds, raising a total of $10.81B. The latest funding stage is Series B.
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