Release: Mujin Concludes $104 Million Series C Funding to Accelerate Global Adoption of Intelligent Robotic Automation
Japan's fastest-growing intelligent robotics pioneer, Mujin, secures $104 million in total Series C funding (cumulative $178 million) backed by SBI Investment, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Accenture, Dr. James Kuffner, 7-Industries, and Japan Post Capital.
TOKYO and ATLANTA — Mujin, a global leader in intelligent robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, has successfully concluded its Series C funding round with a total of $104 million, bringing the company’s cumulative fundraising to $178 million.
Following an initial $85 million tranche led by SBI Investment Co., Ltd., with Pegasus Tech Ventures, Accenture, Dr. James Kuffner, and 7-Industries, Mujin finalized an additional $18 million Series C extension backed by Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. and strategic partners. Importantly, the financing was secured while retaining over two-thirds ownership, reinforcing long-term entrepreneurial independence and rapid execution.
Total Series C Raised
$104 Million
$85M Initial Close + $18M Extension from global strategic partners.
Cumulative Fundraising
$178 Million
Solid balance sheet propelling international expansion across the US and Europe.
Global Investor Coalition
US, Japan & Europe
SBI Investment, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Accenture, Japan Post Capital, 7-Industries & Dr. James Kuffner.
Four Strategic Growth Pillars
With this fresh infusion of capital, Mujin is accelerating its roadmap across four key strategic areas:
1. Controller & 3D Vision Advancements
Substantial R&D investments into the universal MujinController platform and proprietary 3D vision systems, further elevating real-time digital twin generation and autonomous motion planning.
2. Next-Gen Product Launches
Deploying breakthrough solutions including TruckBot (automated truck and container unloader), next-generation mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), and specialized heavy-duty grippers for bags and irregular items.
3. Turnkey End-to-End Automation
Expanding full-scale engineering capabilities to deliver turnkey automation systems combining robotic arms, AGVs, conveyors, and AS/RS for warehouse and factory-wide automation.
4. Rapid Global Footprint Expansion
Accelerating momentum in North America via the Atlanta US headquarters and establishing Mujin Europe Holding B.V. in Eindhoven, Netherlands, to address acute labor shortages in Western markets.
Universal MujinController: Machine Intelligence in Production
Founded in 2011 with the mission “Industrial Robots for Everyone,” Mujin pioneered a radical departure from traditional industrial robotics. Historically, deploying industrial robots required weeks of tedious manual programming (“teaching”) and rigid fixtures, making automation brittle in the face of variations.
The universal MujinController platform transforms standard industrial robots from any manufacturer (such as FANUC, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi Electric, Kawasaki, KUKA, and ABB) into truly intelligent machines capable of perception, real-time planning, and autonomous collision avoidance.
The MujinController Architecture: Synchronizing 3D vision, real-time digital twin modeling, and dynamic trajectory generation without teach pendants
Today, Mujin couples its universal controller with in-house 3D vision systems, specialized robotic grippers, and mobile robotics (AGVs/AMRs) to deploy large-scale, mission-critical automation systems in logistics distribution centers and high-throughput manufacturing plants.
Proven applications: Mixed-SKU depalletizing/palletizing, piece picking, AGV material transport, automotive bin picking, and truck unloading
Funding Overview & Strategic Alliances
Round Highlights
- Total Series C Capital: $104 Million (¥15 Billion JPY)
- Cumulative Fundraising: $178 Million ( ¥26 Billion JPY)
- Initial Series C Close: $85 Million (September 2023)
- Series C Extension: $18 Million (December 2023)
- Governance: Founders retain over two-thirds voting majority
Participating Investors
- SBI Investment Co., Ltd. (Lead Investor)
- Pegasus Tech Ventures (Silicon Valley Venture Capital)
- Accenture (Global Professional Services / DX Partner)
- Dr. James Kuffner (CEO of Woven by Toyota & Mujin Advisor)
- 7-Industries Holdings B.V. (European Industrial Tech Family Office)
- Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. (Postal & Logistics Strategic Partner)
Primary institutional and strategic corporate investors in Mujin’s Series C round
Founders’ Insights
Issei Takino
Mujin Co-founder & CEO
“Since our founding, Mujin has pursued the vision of building a global technology powerhouse built on revolutionary intelligent robotics. On the back of rapid adoption across North America, we executed our first major equity financing in nine years to supercharge technology innovation and international scale.
Partnering with top-tier global investors who share our vision gives us the rocket fuel to win on the world stage.”
Dr. Ross Diankov
Mujin Co-founder & CTO / Mujin Corp. CEO
“The MujinController introduces a unique approach to creating robotics applications, leveraging a real-time non-volatile digital twin and offering a suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms to digitize the real world and autonomously move robots through it.
With this strategic Series C investment, we are poised to further enhance our technology, introduce exciting new products, and expand our market presence globally.”
Investor & Partner Endorsements
Shohei Yamada & Rikuto Nagao
Investment Department, SBI Investment Co., Ltd. (Lead Investor)“We have always wanted to support companies that can compete and win on the global stage. Mujin is that rare company. We are immensely proud to partner with Mujin, a company that represents the forefront of high-end robotics technology, and we will do everything possible to support their journey toward becoming a world-class enterprise.”
Anis Uzzaman
Founder and CEO, Pegasus Tech Ventures (Silicon Valley)“Mujin has developed a platform technology that enables companies to develop and deploy automation solutions that were previously impossible. As a result, Mujin has raced ahead of the competition and delivered results that others cannot. We look forward to helping Mujin accelerate their growth in the U.S. and worldwide.”
Atsushi Egawa
Representative Director and President, Accenture Japan Ltd.“Accenture has been collaborating with Mujin since 2019 on reinventing logistics and manufacturing with AI and robotics. Mujin is world-renowned for its robotics technology and is an integral partner in driving industry-wide transformation. Together, we will continue to help our clients capture immense value through hyper-automation and data-driven management.”
Dr. James Kuffner
CEO of Woven by Toyota & Mujin Advisor“This Series C funding is a significant milestone for Mujin, a company that has pioneered intelligent automation technology since 2011. Mujin can accelerate and expand its delivery of truly state-of-the-art advanced industrial robotic solutions to customers globally, strengthening its position as the technology market leader.”
7-Industries Holding B.V.
Family Office of Ruthi Wertheimer (European Industrial Tech Investor)“Mujin is the global leading cutting-edge robotics company, deploying autonomous robots for years, and we are looking forward to supporting Mujin in shaping the future of industrial automation. 7-Industries specializes in long-term minority investments in entrepreneur-led advanced industrial technology companies.”
About Mujin
Mujin, a robotics technology company, develops “Machine Intelligent” robot controllers designed as a common universal platform for industrial and collaborative robots specializing in logistics and manufacturing material handling. Launched in Tokyo in 2011 with global offices in Guangzhou, Atlanta, and Eindhoven, Mujin collaborates with many of the world’s largest companies to make automation applications easier to deploy, more accurate, and lower cost.