Robolaunch offers a cloud-based software development and deployment platform specifically designed for artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics applications.
Robolaunch, an industrial cloud platform, received a $1.5 million investment led by Simya VC. Driventure, founded by Ford Otosan, and INVEST101, founded in partnership with Turkey Development Fund and ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, also participated in the round.
Local startup Robolaunch offers a cloud-based software development and deployment platform specifically designed for artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics applications. The startup’s scalable solutions enable applications to be deployed more easily and at less cost compared to traditional methods.
Founded in 2020, the startup wants to develop robotic solutions and expand into Europe and America with the investment.
Robolaunch Co-Founder Hidayet Gürcan Tunç said, “With the investment we received, we plan to grow our sales team, organize target-oriented marketing campaigns, and increase our awareness by participating in international fairs in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. Our efforts to integrate Robolaunch into the sector, especially in production and smart city applications, will open the door to new and promising collaborations with this investment.”
“With this strategy, we aim to expand our customer base and strengthen our global presence by providing access to new markets. We prioritize expanding into Europe and the US market. On the other hand, we will also invest in our research and development activities by developing our industrial cloud platform and robotics solutions. In this way, we aim to provide a superior service to our customers by improving the performance and user experience of our products.”
Simya VC Managing Partner Selma Bahçıvanoğlu said, “As Simya VC, we have been investing in advanced technologies that will shape the future since day one. This investment is very much in line with our investment strategy. Robolaunch’s technology is truly extraordinary. Their existing customer base is an important proof of the power of this technology in their industry. In Robolaunch’s growth journey, we will not only support them financially, but also play a key role in expanding their customer reach and market penetration through Simya and 212’s network. As Simya VC, we will continue to support local startups that produce innovative solutions.”
Driventure General Manager İlknur İlkyaz Gül said, “Driventure aims to shape the future by investing in innovative technologies and creative startups. We are working to discover the technologies of the future by supporting projects such as smart mobility, industry 4.0, automotive customer experience and sustainability. With this vision, we decided to make our first investment in Robolaunch in the field of Industry 4.0. I am proud to announce that Robolaunch’s first industrial customer is Ford Otosan. Ford Otosan’s Digital Products and Services teams are using Robolaunch’s cloud platform to develop image processing and factory automation technologies, making processes more efficient. The successful results of this collaboration and the satisfaction of our teams show the potential of Robolaunch. Our investment will contribute to Robolaunch’s development of its technologies and expansion of its use cases.”
