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Mobot

Robot-led automated mobile app testing

Overview

Mobot provides automated mobile app testing by using real mechanical robots to run tests on actual devices. Clients subscribe to a testing platform, upload test plans and videos, and the robots execute tests on real devices with results delivered through the platform. It differentiates itself by testing on real hardware rather than emulators and offers tiered plans with device coverage, test frequency, and integrations like Slack and JIRA. The goal is to help mobile developers release high-quality apps quickly and confidently through accurate, scalable, automated testing on real devices.

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About Mobot

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Why Mobot is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsRobotics & AutomationEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Mobot's September 2026 report found 6,372 real bugs across 83 apps.
  • That report said 83% of defects were single-platform, validating Mobot's value.
  • Mobot now offers 300+ devices and 1,000 free credits, lowering adoption friction.

What critics are saying

  • Mobot has no current openings on Greenhouse, signaling hiring freeze or stalled expansion.
  • Its New York lab concentration creates outage risk that halts every robot run.
  • AI-native testing tools and device-cloud vendors can commoditize real-device coverage by 2027.

What makes Mobot unique

  • Mobot uses supervised robots on real iOS and Android devices, not emulators.
  • Its analysts verify every failure, turning automation into reproducible QA reports.
  • The 2026 Agentic Testing Protocol exposes device reservations, logs, and re-test loops.

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Funding

Total Funding

$18M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$12.5M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Stock Options
  • Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Meal Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

2%
Trending in Testing
Aug 22nd, 2022
Uncorrelated Ventures invested into Mobot in $12.5M on Jul 22nd 22'.

Mobot recently announced the launch of its QA-as-a-service Testing platform and also announced that it has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding round which was led by Cota Capital, and saw participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, Heavybit, and others.

Mobot
Aug 19th, 2022
Mobot’s $12.5M Funding and the Future of Mobile App Testing - Mobot App Testing Platform

Today, Mobot is launching the industry's first automated, physical QA-as-a-Service platform to help mobile-first companies ship bug-free apps faster.

PitchBook
Aug 16th, 2022
Cota Capital invests into Mobot in $12.5M

Mobot has raised $12.5 million in a round led by Cota Capital, TechCrunch reported.

TechCrunch
Aug 15th, 2022
Mobot secures capital to grow its fleet of robots that bug-test mobile apps

Mobot, a startup developing robotics technology to bug-test mobile apps, has raised fresh capital in a venture round.

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