Osaro

Osaro

AI-powered robotics software licensing for automation

About Osaro

Simplify's Rating
Why Osaro is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$80.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Overview

OSARO develops AI-powered software that augments industrial robots, licensing its technology to robot manufacturers and integrators. It focuses on enabling automation for complex tasks such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and robotic bagging by embedding machine learning and advanced vision systems into existing robotic platforms. The software works by integrating with existing robots to enhance perception, decision-making, and control, enabling smarter handling, sorting, and manipulation tasks. OSARO differentiates itself through strategic partnerships with global industry players like Denso and IHI (a GE subcontractor) and by offering a licensing-based model that adds advanced intelligence to existing robotics ecosystems, rather than building standalone hardware. Its goal is to increase productivity and efficiency across warehousing and manufacturing sectors and to become a leading supplier of AI-driven automation solutions in the global market.

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What believers are saying

  • Adi Dalvi’s logistics expertise as North America VP Sales drives e-commerce global expansion.
  • Brent Barcey as SVP Corporate Development fuels growth via IHI and Plus One partnerships.
  • Deep reinforcement learning from 2D videos adapts robots across five countries’ deployments.

What critics are saying

  • COVI Robots undercuts Osaro pricing by 40%, winning DAC bids in 6-12 months.
  • Machina Labs’ open-source model lets Plus One replicate SightWorks without fees in 12-18 months.
  • Amazon Robotics’ GenAI depal locks out Osaro from North American 3PL contracts in 3-6 months.

What makes Osaro unique

  • SightWorks™ excels in mixed-case depalletizing, outperforming four vendors in IHI's year-long evaluation.
  • Integrates with Canon’s force-torque sensors for advanced robotic bagging of variable SKUs.
  • Enables fully automated warehouse replenishment with DAC Robotics’ ABOT at MODEX 2024.

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Funding

Total Funding

$80.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

Health, Dental, & Vision

401(k) and FSA

Flexible PTO

Grubhub Allowance & Daily Snacks

Dog Friendly Office

Generous Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave & Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Mar 21st, 2025
OSARO Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Fast Company has recognized OSARO, a leader in AI-driven robotics, as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for its advancements in warehouse automation.

MTD E-business Ltd
Sep 24th, 2024
Canon U.S.A. and OSARO Unveil Advanced Robotic Bagging Solution!

Canon U.S.A. has partnered with OSARO Inc. to introduce a cutting-edge robotic bagging system that leverages Canon's innovative force-torque sensor technology.

Business Wire
May 6th, 2024
Osaro Appoints Adi Dalvi As Vp Of Sales, Bolstering Enterprise Robotics Expertise

Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth. (Photo: Business Wire)Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth. (Photo: Business Wire)SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSARO, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has appointed Adi Dalvi as vice-president of sales for North America. Dalvi's extensive experience in commercializing AI-powered and vision-guided robotics solutions to large enterprise clients, particularly within logistics and e-commerce, will be pivotal in driving OSARO’s strategic global growth.“I’m incredibly excited to join OSARO and apply my deep understanding of the logistics and e-commerce sectors to help the company expand its global reach,” said Adi Dalvi. “My familiarity with OSARO’s key markets in North America, coupled with my insights into evolving customer needs, positions me to drive significant growth across these regions.”“Having worked extensively with North American logistics, fulfillment, and e-commerce companies, I understand their need for flexible automation solutions that deliver a strong ROI,” said Adi Dalvi. “OSARO delivers intelligent robotics that adapt to warehouse demands, boost efficiency, and enable workers to assume roles that are less dangerous

Business Wire
Apr 30th, 2024
Osaro Achieves Soc 2 Type Ii Compliance, Prioritizing Customer Data Security

An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality. The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. (Graphic: Business Wire)An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality. The resulting report attested that OSARO achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. (Graphic: Business Wire)SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSARO has become the first robotics AI software company in the e-commerce fulfillment sector to achieve Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance. This important data security standard, which was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), underscores OSARO’s unwavering commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining the most rigorous security policies and procedures in the industry.An approved third-party AICPA auditing firm evaluated OSARO’s internal controls, policies, and procedures against two essential trust service criteria: security and confidentiality

Business Wire
Apr 24th, 2024
Industry Veteran Brent Barcey Joins OSARO as SVP Corporate Development to Fuel Growth in E-commerce Robotics

Barcey joins OSARO from Plus One Robotics, where he served as vice president of sales and business development.

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