FORT Robotics Raises $18.9M to Keep Humans Safe Around Smart Machines
FORT Robotics is redefining machine safety for the age of autonomy.
Company: FORT Robotics
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Industry: Robotics Safety & Control
Funding Details:
- Amount: $18.9M (Additional Series B)
- Investors:
- Lead: Tiger Global
- Participants: Prime Movers Lab, Mark Cuban, FundersClub, Creative Ventures, GRIDS Capital, Ahoy Capital, Neman Ventures, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, Ryuu Co.
Total Funding to Date: $60.5M
Purpose of Investment:
- Enhance existing products: Add communication protocols, APIs, and ensure global compliance
- Develop new safety tech: Expand platform with advanced analytics and physical AI-focused safety solutions
- Accelerate growth: Scale adoption and deployment across industries needing secure human-machine collaboration
Leadership:
- Samuel Reeves, CEO
Product:
FORT Robotics offers a control platform that ensures safe, secure, and dynamic interactions between humans and intelligent machines. Their solutions are used in over 12,000 deployed units, protecting workers and systems in industries like warehousing, agriculture, and construction.
New Board Appointments:
- Kirk D. Brown, COO & CFO of SportsMedia Technology
- Jorge Heraud, CEO of TerraBlaster, former VP of Automation at John Deere
- Benjamin G. Wolff, President & CEO of Palladyne AI
About Company:
Founded in 2018, FORT Robotics is redefining machine safety for the age of autonomy. With 27 patents and a customer base spanning 500+ companies, FORT’s platform enables smarter collaboration between people and robots—without compromising security or productivity.
