Universal Robots - About the company
Universal Robots is an acquired company based in Odense (Denmark), founded in 2005 by Esben Ostergaard, , and . It operates as a Provider of collaborative robot arms. Universal Robots has raised $5.31M in funding from Vaekstfonden and Syddansk Innovation, with last known valuation of $6.01M. The company has 678 active competitors, including 116 funded and 71 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Vicarious, Agile Robots and Yaskawa.
Company Details
Provider of collaborative robot arms. The products can be used for multiple applications such as manipulator, packaging palletizing, lab analysis, testing, gluing, welding, gripper, or handle.
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- Email ID
- @universal-robots.com
- Phone Number
- +45
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Founded Year
2005
Location
Odense, Denmark
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
in 7 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
as on Apr 14, 2015
Investors
Ranked
5th among
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Exit Details
Acquired by (May 13, 2015)
Legal entities associated with Universal Robots
Universal Robots is associated with 11 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of incorporation | Revenue | Net Profit | Employee Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 20, 1992 | - | 941 | 474 | |
Feb 22, 2010 | - | 505 | 279 | |
Jun 19, 1996 | - | 554 | 590 | |
Aug 30, 2017 | - | 582 | 317 | |
Oct 15, 2013 | - | 147 | 871 | |
Jan 27, 2023 | - | 182 | 520 | |
Oct 03, 2005 | - | 210 | 303 | |
Dec 31, 2006 | - | 715 | 626 | |
May 06, 2015 | - | 855 | 166 | |
Oct 03, 2005 | $307M (as on Dec 31, 2023) | 170 | 172 | |
Jan 30, 2014 | $746K (as on Mar 31, 2017) | 203 | 151 |
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Universal Robots's acquisition details
Universal Robots got acquired by on May 13, 2015 at an acquisition amount of $285M. It was facilitated by Stifel.
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Universal Robots's funding and investors
Universal Robots has raised a total funding of $5.31M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 05, 2005.
Universal Robots has 5 institutional investors including Vaekstfonden, Syddansk Innovation and . Enrico Krog Iversen and 1 other are Angel Investors in Universal Robots.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Universal Robots:
Date of funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post money valuation | Revenue multiple | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2015 | $336K | Seed | 1737886 | 2012122 | - |
Feb 12, 2014 | $95.3K | Seed | 4441570 | 6516494 | - |
Feb 18, 2011 | $1.13M | Seed | 5544762 | 4989538 | - |
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Universal Robots's founders and board of directors
The founders of Universal Robots are Esben Ostergaard, , and . is the CEO of Universal Robots. Esben Ostergaard has founded 1 more company - Lifeline Robotics. has founded 1 more company - Flow Robotics.
Universal Robots's board has 6 active members. , and are part of team and Michael Callahan, and are independent board members.
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Universal Robots's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Universal Robots include Vicarious, Agile Robots and Yaskawa. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Universal Robots, ranked by ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù score :
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Overall Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Vicarious 2010, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Developer of AI-based robotic arms | $250M | Samsung Venture Investment, DCVCÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 73/100 |
2nd |  Agile Robots 2018, Munich (Germany), Series C | Provider of a ML based solution for enabling autonomous robots to create perception of their surroundings | $250M | Sequoia Capital, HillhouseÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 69/100 |
3rd | Manufacturer of industrial robot system for multiple applications | - | - | 68/100 | |
4th |  Gecko Robotics 2013, Pittsburgh (United States), Series C | Develops a wall climbing robot for inspections | $229M | Next47, Founders FundÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 67/100 |
5th |  2005, Odense (Denmark), Acquired | Provider of collaborative robot arms | $5.31M | IFU, VaekstfondenÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 66/100 |
6th |  Berkshire Grey 2013, Boston (United States), Acquired | Provider of solutions for automated material handling robots | $263M | Canaan, SoftBank GroupÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 65/100 |
7th |  Osaro 2014, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Provider of pick and place robotic solutions | $86.8M | Comcast Ventures, AME Cloud VenturesÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 64/100 |
8th | Rethink Robotics 2008, Boston (United States), Acquired | Collaborative robot for manufacturing sector | $150M | Goldman Sachs, Highland Capital PartnersÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 64/100 |
9th |  Collaborative Robotics 2022, Santa Clara (United States), Series B | Provider of human robots | $140M | Industry Ventures, Sequoia CapitalÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 64/100 |
10th | Manufacturer of automation and robotic systems | - | One Equity Partners, Ìý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 64/100 |
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Universal Robots's Investments and acquisitions
Universal Robots has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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