CarbonSix Inc, a San Francisco-based robotics startup, announced on May 15, 2025, that it raised $4 million in seed funding to advance its AI-powered robotic manipulation technology for manufacturing. The round, led by Silicon Valley’s Foothill Ventures and Storm Ventures, included participation from Zeitgeist Capital and Korean VC Xquared, signaling strong investor confidence in CarbonSix’s vision.
CarbonSix raised $4M in seed funding, announced May 15, 2025.
Led by Foothill Ventures and Storm Ventures, with Zeitgeist Capital and Xquared.
Founded in July 2024 by Terry Moon, ex-SUALAB executive.
Focuses on AI-driven robotic intelligence for complex manufacturing tasks.
Team includes MIT, Yale, SNU, and KAIST alumni; advised by MIT and Laval experts.
Plans to launch first product by Q3 2025.
Founded by Terry Moon, former Chief Strategy Officer at SUALAB (acquired by Cognex for ~$200M in 2019), CarbonSix brings together a formidable team. Co-CEO Dr. Jehyeok Kim and CTO Dr. Terry Suh, with academic credentials from MIT, Yale, Seoul National University, and KAIST, lead the charge. The company’s advisory board includes MIT CSAIL’s Professor Russ Tedrake and Université Laval’s Professor Clément Gosselin, a global leader in robotic hand design.
CarbonSix develops AI-driven robotic intelligence and dexterous manipulators to automate intricate, variable tasks that traditional automation struggles with, such as precision assembly in electronics and battery production. “Our primary goal is to automate complex assembly tasks that remain difficult for humanoid robots today, using economically viable and high-performance AI solutions,” said Terry Moon. The technology adapts to frequent production changes, offering flexibility and precision in dynamic manufacturing environments.
The $4M seed round will fuel operations, R&D, and a proof-of-concept, with a product launch targeted for Q3 2025. “CarbonSix has an outstanding founding team with proven global exit experience and deep insight into both AI technology and market needs,” said Eric Rosenblum, Partner at Foothill Ventures. Early collaborations with leading electronics manufacturers validate CarbonSix’s approach, positioning it to capture a share of the $48 billion global robotics automation market.
Unlike competitors like Cambrian Robotics, which focuses on vision-based picking ($3.5M Seed+ in 2024), CarbonSix emphasizes dexterous manipulation for complex assembly. Its proprietary AI models, built on frameworks like PyTorch and ROS, enable human-like flexibility, distinguishing it from rigid automation systems. The company’s San Francisco base and global advisory expertise enhance its ability to scale in industries like electronics, batteries, and F&B.
With a clear roadmap and a world-class team, CarbonSix is poised to redefine manufacturing automation. The funding accelerates its path to commercialization, targeting a market projected to grow to $74 billion by 2030. By addressing unmet needs in precision assembly, CarbonSix aims to bridge cutting-edge research and real-world manufacturing demands.
CarbonSix, Inc. is a robotics AI startup founded in 2024 to transform manufacturing automation. CarbonSix develops AI-driven robotic intelligence that enables flexible, human-like manipulation in dynamic production environments. Led by SUALAB alumnus Terry Moon and robotics expert Jaehyeok Kim, the team includes engineers from MIT, Yale, SNU, and KAIST. CarbonSix is redefining precision assembly in industries like electronics, batteries, and F&B by bridging cutting-edge research and real-world manufacturing needs.
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