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Amazon Robotics (formerly Kiva Systems) focuses on the development and manufacture of robotic mobile fulfillment systems (RMFS) for the logistics sector. Kiva Systems was founded in 2003 by Mick Mountz and Raffaello D'Andrea in Massachusetts, United States, and was acquired by Amazon to form Amazon Robotics in 2012.
Timeline
May 2006
Kiva Systems raises a $10,000,000 series C round from Bain Capital Ventures, Meakem Becker Venture Capital and Sharon Knight.
March 2005
Kiva Systems raises a $6,500,000 series B round from Bain Capital Ventures.
January 2003
Kiva Systems raises a $1,600,000 series A round from Sharon Knight.
1995
Kiva Systems was founded by Mick Mountz and Pete Wurman.
Funding Rounds
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Products
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Author
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Industry
B2X
CEO
Founder
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Date Incorporated
1995
Number of Employees (Ranges)
500 – 999
Full Address
300 Riverpark Drive North Reading, MA 01864 United States
Founded Date
January 1, 2003
Total Funding Amount (USD)
18,100,000
Latest Funding Round Date
May 2006
Acquisition Transaction
Latest Funding Type
Patents Assigned (Count)
9
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Company Operating Status
Active
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