FORT Robotics, global industry experts in Robotics Control Platform (RCP) technology, has secured $18.9 million in additional Series B funding to accelerate the development of its safety and security solutions for intelligent machines and physical AI. The investment, led by Tiger Global with participation from new and returning investors, brings the company’s total funding to $60.5 million.
FORT Robotics provides a first-of-its-kind Robotics Control Platform, empowering machine builders and users with safe, secure, dynamic control. (Photo courtesy of FORT Robotics)
The funding comes as the robotics industry reaches a critical inflection point, with autonomous systems seeing large-scale deployment in sectors such as autonomous vehicles, agriculture, construction, defense, factory automation, and humanoid robotics. FORT’s solutions are increasingly relied upon to provide safe, secure, and dynamic control in environments where machines operate alongside people.
“Robotics and physical AI are quickly transforming every worksite globally,” said Samuel Reeves, CEO of FORT Robotics. “As robot fleets grow and work alongside people, the need for robust functional safety becomes even more vital. We’re seeing sharp acceleration in new customers and growth from long-time users of the FORT platform. We’re excited to welcome new investors who share our vision for the changing worksite, and we’re deeply appreciative of the ongoing investment from long-time partners like Tiger Global.”
The new capital will be used to enhance existing products with new communication protocols, API integrations, and expanded international compliance; develop next-generation safety solutions with advanced data analytics to address the unique challenges of physical AI; and accelerate the development and implementation of FORT’s technology to empower safe, secure, and dynamic control for machine builders and users.
FORT has also strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of three new board members: Kirk D. Brown, COO and CFO of SportsMedia Technology and former COO of Overwatch Geospatial, acquired by Textron; Jorge Heraud, CEO of TerraBlaster, former CEO of Blue River Technology and VP of Automation at John Deere; and Benjamin G. Wolff, President and CEO of Palladyne AI and co-founder and CEO of Clearwire Corporation, which was acquired by Sprint.
“At Neman Ventures, we strategically invest in companies at the forefront of transformative technologies. FORT Robotics’ commitment to safety for physical AI and intelligent machines directly aligns with our vision for the future of work and advanced automation,” said Shane Neman, CIO and General Partner of Neman Ventures. “Their platform is a crucial enabler for the next generation of robotics, including emerging areas like humanoids. We are excited to support FORT as they expand their comprehensive safety solutions.”
About FORT Robotics
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FORT Robotics is a global industry expert in Robotics Control Platform technology. The company provides safety and security solutions that empower organizations across industries—including warehousing, construction, transportation, agriculture, and defense—to prevent system failures, security breaches, and real-world harm before it occurs. FORT serves more than 500 customers worldwide, has deployed over 12,000 units, and holds 27 patents. For more information, please visit please click here.
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