Full-Time
Posted on 11/8/2024
Robotics and AI for industrial automation
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Suwanee, GA, USA
This position is onsite in Suwanee, GA.
This position is onsite in Suwanee, GA.
This position is onsite in Suwanee, GA.
Mujin develops robotics and AI-powered automation for industrial settings. Its products combine robotic systems with software to automate tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, and are designed to be installed and integrated into customers’ existing operations. Operations typically involve direct sales of hardware and software, plus service contracts and maintenance to support ongoing performance. Compared with others, Mujin emphasizes end-to-end integration and optimization of complex automation tasks across a global customer base, supported by ongoing service relationships rather than one-off hardware sales. The company’s goal is to improve productivity and operational efficiency for industrial clients worldwide by delivering practical, scalable automation solutions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$458.6M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2021
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Mujin Corp., a robotic automation company, has launched a subscription service for MujinOS, its operating system for intelligent robotics. The move shifts the industry from traditional one-time software licensing to a recurring model, providing customers with continuous software upgrades, technical support and system monitoring. The subscription includes managed upgrades delivered by Mujin's engineering team, dedicated support hours and access to a customer portal for issue tracking. The model aims to reduce operating costs whilst enabling customers to benefit from ongoing advances in vision algorithms, motion planning and analytics. Initially available for single SKU palletising applications, the service will expand to additional applications later this year. Standard and Premium tiers offer flexible support levels, with the operational expenditure model designed to lower barriers to entry compared to traditional capital purchases.
Mujin, a Japanese robotics software firm, has secured Japan's largest startup funding round, valuing the company at over $1.5 billion. The company develops a comprehensive software platform that enables robots to perform diverse tasks—from picking and packing to assembly—without extensive reprogramming. Unlike traditional robotics firms focused on hardware, Mujin creates the "brain for robots" using 3D perception, motion planning and AI-powered control. Its dynamic perception technology allows robots to scan and understand environments in real time, adapting to changing conditions without pre-programmed maps. The substantial funding signals growing investor confidence in Japanese robotics and AI companies. Japan's startup ecosystem is experiencing robust growth, supported by government initiatives and increasing venture capital investment, positioning the country as an emerging force in global robotics and artificial intelligence.
Mujin secures 36.4 billion yen in Series D funding. Mujin, a comprehensive automation technology company, has raised a total of 20.9 billion yen in its Series D round through a third-party allotment of new shares from Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty Co., Ltd. and Salesforce Ventures, with NTT Group and Qatar Investment Authority as co-lead investors. In addition, the company raised a total of 15.5 billion yen in debt from multiple banks and financial companies. This brings the total amount raised in the first close of the Series D round to 36.4 billion yen, bringing the company's cumulative funding to 59.6 billion yen. Mujin has also received additional investments from existing investors, including Pegasus Tech Ventures and Accenture, and will continue to raise funds from both existing and new investors in preparation for its second close, scheduled for next year. Mujin utilizes its proprietary advanced robot recognition, motion planning, and digital twin technologies to accelerate industrial automation. IT Business Today has developed and globally rolled out the integrated automation platform "MujinOS," which brings consistency, intelligence, and scalability to automation. By integrating various intelligent arm robots equipped with numerous sensors, intelligent control of various mobile robots and storage robots, and the warehouse management system that controls them all into a common architecture, MujinOS eliminates the need for complex system integration and enables production facilities to quickly introduce reliable automation solutions.
Mujin raises $233 million Series D. * Mujin raised $233 million in equity and debt for global expansion. * The funding accelerates development of MujinOS automation technology. * The company plans further fundraising with existing shareholders. Mujin secures major funding to advance intelligent automation. Mujin has raised $233 million in its Series D round. The company completed the first close through a mix of equity and debt. The raise strengthens its plan to accelerate global growth. It also deepens its push into high-performance industrial automation. The company remains a leader in robotics technology. It develops systems that solve complex automation problems. Its work reduces manual intervention. It improves accuracy in high-volume environments. The raise includes $133 million in equity. NTT Group led the round. Qatar Investment Authority joined as co-lead. Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty also invested. Salesforce Ventures took part as well. Their involvement reflects growing demand for industrial automation at scale. Mujin also secured $100 million in debt. The debt came from major Japanese financial institutions. The blend of financing strengthens the company's capital base. It also supports its next phase of expansion. Mujin thanked Mizuho Securities and UBS AG Singapore Branch for their strategic support. Both firms played a role in investor engagement. The company plans a second close for Series D. Existing investors are expected to join. The list includes Pegasus Tech Ventures. It also includes Accenture and other global institutions. Mujin has now raised $411 million since launch. The figure highlights strong confidence in its mission. The mission centres on building next-generation industrial automation. MujinOS becomes the core platform for scalable automation. At the centre of the company's strategy sits MujinOS. The platform unifies automation across robotics hardware. It integrates mobility systems. It integrates picking tools. It integrates storage systems. It also integrates warehouse execution systems. MujinOS replaces fragmented engineering. It removes the need for separate system configurations. This reduces complexity. It increases stability. It lets operators deploy automation faster. The platform brings real-time digital twin features. These features improve visibility in busy facilities. They adjust workflows as conditions change. They help teams reduce risk. They increase efficiency. They improve predictability in high-volume environments. MujinOS works across multiple robot manufacturers. It works across multiple applications. This makes it easier for enterprises to scale. Companies can replicate automation across sites. They can maintain consistent performance across markets. Expanding the MujinOS product line. The new funding strengthens the company's push toward product expansion. Mujin plans to broaden its application library. MujinOS already supports palletising. It supports bin picking. It supports order fulfilment. It supports machine tending. It supports truck unloading. It supports warehouse execution. It also supports fleet management. The platform standardises perception. It standardises motion planning. It standardises device coordination. This reduces integration costs. It shortens deployment cycles. It ensures predictable performance across environments. The expanded product line increases the company's addressable market. It allows partners to adopt automation at scale. It prepares the company for larger global opportunities. Scaling digital twin capabilities. The company plans to push further into digital twin technology. The digital twin tracks physical systems in real time. It creates a dynamic view of operations. It updates continuously. It reflects conditions on factory floors and inside warehouses. Companies gain full visibility of robots. They see automated guided vehicles. They see inventory movement. They see every workflow in motion. The digital twin helps teams detect issues early. It helps refine processes quickly. It improves forecasting. It reduces operational risk. It ensures systems remain stable under pressure. This improved visibility supports automation across multiple sites. It helps global enterprises improve decision-making. It lets teams solve problems through data instead of guesswork. Meeting global demand through regional expansion. Demand for industrial automation is rising worldwide. Growth is strongest in Europe and North America. Manufacturers want higher efficiency. Retailers want faster fulfilment. Logistics operators want resilient operations. Mujin plans to expand engineering teams. It also plans to expand service teams. It plans to expand support teams. These expansions strengthen its global footprint. They ensure customers receive enterprise-grade deployment and uptime. The company will also build a broad integrator network. Certified partners will deploy MujinOS across regions. This will improve speed. It will improve scalability. It will improve consistency across installations. The company believes this is essential for supporting rapid adoption. Partners will accelerate on-the-ground execution. Leadership commitment to global growth. Ross Diankov, Co-Founder of Mujin, expressed strong belief in the company's future. He said the Series D round shows investor trust. He said the new capital supports a shift toward a product-driven model. He said the goal is to deliver cloud services, real-time digital twin technology and enterprise automation to global markets. Issei Takino, Co-Founder, also shared his outlook. He thanked Mujin's partners and investors. He highlighted the company's progress over 14 years. He spoke about global labour shortages. He said automation offers a path to long-term resilience. He said the company aims to compete globally. Both leaders reinforced a shared goal. They want MujinOS to become a global standard. They want to drive the next phase of industrial automation. For further reading on robotics investment trends, the International Federation of Robotics provides detailed industry research and adoption insights. To stay updated on crypto venture capital funding and market trends, visit its venture capital news section for more insight. Clinton Nwachukwu is a crypto and finance writer with an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and 6+ years of experience creating content for leading global brands. He turns complex topics into clear, actionable insights for readers worldwide. VentureBurn is a media platform covering the latest in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem. Opinions expressed on VentureBurn are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. 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Mujin has completed the first close of its Series D funding round, raising $233 million through a combination of equity and debt financing. The robotics company did not disclose further details about the investors participating in the round or its post-money valuation.