FORT Robotics Secures $18.9 Million in Series B Expansion
Deal News | Aug 07, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision FORT Robotics
FORT Robotics, a leader in safety and security solutions for intelligent machines, announced the successful closure of an additional $18.9 million for its Series B funding round, raising the company's total funding to $60.5 million. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from returning and new investors, affirming confidence in FORT's pivotal role in the rapidly evolving robotics and physical AI landscape. FORT aims to use the funds to enhance and expand its platform technologies that ensure robust safety and dynamic control as the deployment of autonomous systems increases globally. The company also announced the appointment of three new board members to strengthen its strategic growth.
Sectors
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Venture Capital
Geography
- United States – FORT Robotics is based in Philadelphia, and several of its investors, including Tiger Global, are U.S.-based.
- Japan – Neman Ventures from Japan participated in the funding round, emphasizing international interest.
Industry
- Robotics – This industry is central as FORT Robotics provides safety solutions for intelligent machines and autonomous systems.
- Artificial Intelligence – Physical AI development is part of FORT's focus as they create safety systems for intelligent machinery.
- Venture Capital – Tiger Global's investment and participation in the Series B funding round fall under this sector.
Financials
- 18.9 Million USD – Additional Series B funding received by FORT Robotics.
- 60.5 Million USD – Total funding secured by FORT Robotics to date.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT Robotics | Target Company | Company | An innovation leader in safety and security solutions for intelligent machines and physical AI. |
| Tiger Global | Lead Investor | Company | Investment firm leading the Series B funding round for FORT Robotics. |
| Neman Ventures | Investor | Company | A venture capital firm from Japan participating in FORT's Series B funding. |
| Samuel Reeves | CEO | Person | CEO of FORT Robotics guiding the strategic vision of the company. |
| Kirk D. Brown | Board Member | Person | COO and CFO of SportsMedia Technology, newly appointed to FORT Robotics' board. |
| Jorge Heraud | Board Member | Person | CEO of TerraBlaster, former CEO of Blue River Technology, now a board member of FORT. |
| Benjamin G. Wolff | Board Member | Person | President and CEO of Palladyne AI, newly appointed to FORT Robotics' board. |