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🤖 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. When we first wrote about cognitive robotics in 2023, we called it a “perfect storm” of AI breakthroughs + labour shortages. Fast forward to 2025, and the storm’s turned into a full-blown wave. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄?  • 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Cheaper, better sensors + AI models that let robots “see” and adapt in real time.  • 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗹l: Labour shortages aren’t going away – in some industries, robots aren’t a nice-to-have, they’re the only way to get the job done. We’re now in the third wave of robotics: 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀., and some robotics startups from the frontline include: 🤖 ANYbotics – inspection robots for oil, gas, and mining sites. 🤖 NEURA Robotics – cognitive cobots you can talk to. 🤖 Figure AI – building general-purpose humanoids. 🤖 Dexterity, Inc. AI – “super-humanoids” for logistics and warehouses. 🤖 GrayMatter Robotics - AI-powered robotic solutions for high-mix manufacturers. NGP's Christian Noske dives into what's changed in the robotics space over the last couple of years and why it matters → [link in comments]

𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝘅 𝗩𝗖 – what a fab night in Berlin last night! 🎨 Big thanks to everyone who came out, mixed, mingled, and made the night so much fun as we turned our office into a mini art gallery 💫 Huge shout-out to Susan Suzart for bringing her art (and the magic) to the room! Until next time 👋

🎙️ New episode of DeepTech Unleashed is live! What if AI could prevent workplace accidents—before they happen? In this episode, we sit down with Ciarán O'Mara, Co-Founder & CPTO of Protex AI, the startup using computer vision to make industrial sites safer around the world. Hosted by Christian Noske, the conversation explores: 🕯️ From personal loss to founding a safety tech company ⚠️ Why “doing nothing” is their biggest competitor 🏗️ Scaling real-world AI in complex industrial environments 🌍 Hiring high-agency technical teams across continents 📉 How Protex AI cut incidents by 62% in 90 days A powerful story of impact, innovation, and AI that protects humans. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ef5UiVb4

Founders, are you planning to fundraise after the summer? Check out 𝗤 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, a free tool powered by generative AI that helps founders find the right investors based on what they’re building. 📌 No more rigid filters or outdated spreadsheets 📌 Describe your company in natural language 📌 Get a ranked list of relevant investors—plus a match score to guide you Whether you're raising for a robotics company or something category-defying, Q can help you find the investors who get it. 🔍 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗤 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲: https://q.ngpcap.com/ 

✨We are thrilled to lead NetBox Labs’ $35M Series B to help build the network and infrastructure management platform of the future. Network and Infrastructure management is at a breaking point. Spreadsheets, siloed tools, and manual processes can’t keep up with today’s complex networks and infrastructure. 🔧Built on the widely adopted open-source project NetBox, the platform is fast becoming the de facto standard for managing, automating, securing, and scaling modern networks and infrastructure. Congrats to Kris Beevers Jeremy Stretch, and the entire team - we’re excited to be on this journey with you. 📖 Read why we invested: 🔗 in comments below ⬇️ Cc Upal Basu Divya Raghavan

In Q4 2024 alone, manufacturers were hit with over 300 ransomware attacks. That’s more than half of all global OT (operational technology)-related cyber incidents. As automation scales, so does the attack surface. Securing operational tech isn’t just about reducing downtime, it’s about protecting critical infrastructure, national security, and economic continuity. As a result, a number of startups have emerged to tackle these issues. From firmware to network monitoring learn more about the future of OT security. ✍ by Eric Fett → link in comments 👇

What. A. Week. In Berlin. 🔥 Last week, to mark 20 years of NGP Capital, we brought together our global crew of founders, investors, and friends for two unforgettable nights of connection, reflection, and a whole lot of celebration. We kicked things off with an intimate dinner: shared stories, great food, and even better company. Then we turned up the volume with a night of buzzing conversations, summer cocktails, and (yes) a lot of truffle pasta – all in the spirit of what’s next. To everyone who joined us: thank you! You made this milestone truly magical ✨

🚀 We’re proud to back Xona Space Systems as they rebuild the invisible infrastructure powering the 21st century. Just as GPS unlocked the digital age, Xona’s Pulsar constellation will enable the next wave of global innovation. 🌏 We’ve supported the team since their Series A and are thrilled to continue the journey as they head into this next phase of growth. Huge congratulations to Brian Manning and the entire team at Xona Space Systems! 🔗 Learn more about the journey in Brian’s blog (link in comments ⬇️ ) Upal Basu, Ossi Tiainen, Eric Fett, Fernanda Aguiar

A milestone moment for two of our portfolio companies & the future of space 🚀 Yesterday evening, Xona Space Systems and The Exploration Company launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission, each marking a significant step forward in space infrastructure. 🛰️ Xona Space Systems After years of R&D, Xona's Pulsar-0 satellite successfully reached orbit. This is Xona’s first step toward building a new generation of satellite navigation: one that’s precise, secure, and resilient by design. The era of next-gen positioning has officially begun. 🚀 The Exploration Company Mission Possible achieved partial success, an impressive achievement for a first flight. TEC's capsule launched successfully, powered its payloads in orbit, stabilized after separation, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, and re-established communication after a blackout. We're proud to back founders like Hélène Huby & Brian Manning who don’t just talk about the future but launch it 🙌 Learn more about both missions (link in the comments ⬇️ ) 📸 by SpaceX, The Exploration Company and Xona

🎙️ 🎙️ New podcast episode alert! This time on DeepTech Unleashed, we’re joined by Benoit Lemaignan, founder and CEO of French battery manufacturer Verkor, one of Europe’s fastest-rising deeptech companies. Since launching in 2020, Verkor has raised over €2 billion to accelerate the production of low-carbon batteries and scale sustainable energy solutions across Europe. Hosted by Christian Noske, this episode dives into: 🔋 What it takes to build industrial deeptech in Europe 📈 Raising billions while staying mission-driven 🌍 Why battery manufacturing is strategic for Europe’s future Tune in to hear how Benoit is turning his vision into volts ⚡ Watch a preview of the episode below & find the episode link in the comments ⬇️ #Podcast #DeepTech #DeepTechPodcast #Founder #Startups #VC #Future #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneur