Mobot

Mobot

Robot-led automated mobile app testing

Overview

Mobot uses real mechanical robots to perform automated mobile app tests on actual devices via a subscription-based platform. Customers upload test plans and videos; robots run the tests across a range of devices and the platform returns test results and reports, with options for device coverage, test frequency, and integrations like Slack and JIRA. Unlike approaches that rely on software emulators, Mobot tests on real hardware to deliver more reliable results, with tiered plans for different team sizes and needs. The goal is to help developers release high-quality mobile apps quickly and confidently by providing scalable, accurate automated testing on real devices.

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About Mobot

Simplify's Rating
Why Mobot is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Robotics & Automation

Enterprise 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

  • Raised $12.5M Series A in 2022 led by Cota Capital for robot fleet expansion.
  • Achieves 100% iOS testing stability, enabling faster bug-free app releases.
  • Serves clients like Citizen and Branch, scaling with 40 employees since 2018.

What critics are saying

  • Applitools AI tools simulate devices at 95% accuracy and 10x lower cost within 6-12 months.
  • Apple iOS 20+ locks out robot testing for haptics/AR, abandoning 50% capacity in 3-6 months.
  • AWS Device Farm undercuts with 500+ real devices at lower subscription prices in 12-18 months.

What makes Mobot unique

  • Mobot uses mechanical robots on real iOS/Android devices for blackbox testing.
  • Automates complex tests like deep linking, Bluetooth, and biometrics impossible for emulators.
  • Offers fully managed QA-as-a-service with 300+ devices and no maintenance required.

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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

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$30M
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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

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-8%
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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