KEMARO pre-closes $5M in Series B Round to Fuel Global Expansion of Autonomous Industrial AI-Native Cleaning Robots 

Eschlikon, Switzerland – Swiss robotics pioneer KEMARO has successfully secured $5 million in an initial pre-closing of its Series B financing round. The fresh capital is earmarked to accelerate the company’s international growth, with a primary focus on scaling operations in the United States and expanding its product portfolio.

Founded in 2016, KEMARO established itself as a leader in autonomous industrial floor cleaning with its flagship K900. Unlike traditional cleaning systems, KEMARO’s technology offers a cleaning solution specifically designed for complex, high-debris industrial environments such as logistics centers and manufacturing plants. 

Proven Traction and Global Customer Base

KEMARO enters this new scaling phase from a position of significant strength. The company has already sold over 1,500 robots to more than 600 industrial clients worldwide. This roster includes major blue-chip companies with massive expansion potential such as Unilever, Nestlé, BMW, and Amazon.

Strategic Focus: Scaling the U.S. Market and Atlanta Hub

A central pillar of the Series B round is the aggressive expansion into North America. To drive the Go-to-Market strategy first-hand, Co-Founder Thomas Oberholzer will relocate to the United States. This move underscores KEMARO’s commitment to the region, ensuring that the company’s vision and expertise are directly represented in its most critical growth market. 

The company has officially established its U.S. subsidiary, KEMARO Inc., and announced the opening of its first U.S. office in Atlanta. This strategic hub will serve as the base for sales, customer success, and market development across the continent. 

"The U.S. is no longer an experiment; it is our next major revenue engine," the company noted. KEMARO holds a distinct competitive advantage in the American market through its "Privacy by Design" approach. Because the robots do not collect visual data and avoid 360° cameras, they directly address industrial espionage concerns that often surround competing products.

Portfolio Expansion: The K700 Compact

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Beyond market expansion, the Series B funding supports KEMARO’s strategy to cover more industrial use cases. The company is set to launch the K700, a new model featuring a compact design specifically engineered for tighter industrial spaces and lower heights. The K700, which is already seeing high pre-order volumes, complements the flagship K900, allowing KEMARO to offer a comprehensive fleet solution for facilities of all sizes.

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The Growth Path Ahead

With a total closing target of $20 million for the full Series B round, KEMARO is well-positioned to reach its goal of deploying 10'000 robots across Europe and the USA within the next years. The funds will primarily be used to strengthen the sales and growth organization to maintain international market leadership and continuous product innovations.

About KEMARO AG

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KEMARO is a Swiss robotics company that developed the world’s first fully autonomous cleaning robot for industrial use. By combining Swiss engineering with a focus on cloud intelligence over hardware, KEMARO helps global enterprises reduce labor costs and improve safety in large-scale industrial facilities.