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November 3, 2025

ETH robotics spinout Mimic raises $16m seed led by Elaia and Speedinvest

The company is running pilot programmes with customers in manufacturing, automotive, logistics and retail

Tom Nugent

3 min read

Zurich-based Mimic Robotics has raised a $16m seed round led by Elaia and Speedinvest, with participation from Founderful, 1st Kind, 10X Founders, 2100 and Sequoia Scout.

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Tom Nugent

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