AI startup Pivot Robots has secured funding from NuVentures, a prominent early-stage investor, in a deal of undisclosed value. The company, which was part of Y Combinator’s 2024 cohort, was founded in 2023 by Siddharth Girdhar and Vignesh Rajmohan. Leveraging their extensive experience from roles at Meta, Google, and Uber, the duo specializes in using artificial intelligence to drive automation within the manufacturing sector.

“We are thrilled to partner with NuVentures, whose support extends to both customer acquisition and talent recruitment in key manufacturing hubs like the US and India,” said Girdhar.

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Pivot Robots focuses on enhancing industrial automation through AI-powered vision control software, enabling robots to perform tasks with adaptability. Their initial product targets the labor-intensive process of grinding metal parts, aiming to alleviate workforce shortages in US manufacturing.

NuVentures, known for backing successful ventures such as Mu Sigma and Acko, boasts a diverse portfolio that includes startups like PocketAces, Foxtale, Geist Beer, and Third Wave.