LUCERNE, Switzerland and STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Momenta, the leading Industrial Impact® venture capital firm, has led an early-growth stage investment in NODE Robotics, a Stuttgart-based innovator in AI-powered operations for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Momenta is investing from their Digital Industry Fund IV anchored by Rockwell Automation and backed by NS Solutions, and the Digital Industry Fund III, anchored by Advantech. The funding will accelerate NODE's global expansion and enhance its AI-driven fleet automation and industrial autonomy capabilities.
Pioneering Scalable Fleet Autonomy
Germany has long been a leader in industrial automation and robotics, with Stuttgart at the forefront of AI-driven robotics innovation. As a hub for cutting-edge research and development, the region provides NODE Robotics with the perfect launchpad to revolutionize fleet autonomy at a global scale.
Leveraging decades of combined expertise in industrial automation and AI, NODE Robotics' founding team—Dr. Stefan Doerr-Laukien (CEO), Lukas Teichmann (CFO), and Jannik Abbenseth (CTO)— have developed a hardware-flexible approach to multi-vendor fleet management since their founding in 2020.
NODE's software solutions enable manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly integrate and manage heterogeneous fleets of AMRs and AGVs across multiple vendors. By delivering plug-and-play interoperability, NODE eliminates costly integration bottlenecks and empowers industrial operators with flexible automation.
Proven Performance and Strategic Adoption
With 1,000+ robots deployed globally, NODE Robotics has built strong partnerships with industry leaders such as BMW Group, idealworks, and SHERPA Mobile Robotics, supporting the seamless deployment of AI-driven autonomous mobility solutions.
By standardizing fleet automation, NODE's technology helps businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce integration complexity, and enhance material handling speeds. Clients report minimal downtime during fleet software updates, ensuring uninterrupted operations in dynamic industrial environments.
Scaling with Momenta
With its deep industry expertise and global network, Momenta will help accelerate NODE's market expansion by integrating them into their ecosystem of industrial leaders, technology partners, and OEMs.
"Autonomy is no longer a future vision—it's a necessity for modern industry. NODE Robotics delivers a scalable, open, AI-driven solution for autonomous industrial robot operations. Momenta is proud to support NODE in shaping the future of industrial automation."
– Ken Forster, Founding Partner, Momenta.
"With Momenta's deep expertise in scaling industrial technology, we are positioned to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven autonomy on a global scale. Together, we're redefining how intelligent fleets operate—bringing German-engineered precision and adaptability to the world's most demanding supply chains."
– Dr. Stefan Doerr-Laukien, CEO and Co-Founder, NODE Robotics.
For partnership opportunities or to see NODE's technology in action, contact us at [email protected].
Explore Momenta's Industrial Innovation Portfolio: www.momenta.one.
About NODE Robotics:
At NODE Robotics, we believe mobile robots should enhance operations, not complicate them. Our proven software combines advanced technologies for localization, navigation, and fleet management to make automation efficient, scalable, and reliable. Designed for seamless integration and intuitive usability, our solutions empower businesses to get the most out of their mobile robots – today and in the future. (www.node-robotics.com).
About Momenta:
Momenta is the leading Industrial Impact® venture capital firm, accelerating industrial innovators across energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and the supply chain. For over a decade, our team of deep industry operators has helped scale industry leaders and innovators to improve critical industries, the environment, and people's quality of life. (www.momenta.one).
SOURCE Momenta
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