# Ascent Robotics Corporation

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ascent-robotics

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.ascent.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 20, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Ascent Robotics Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a robotics firm focused on developing advanced AI-driven software for intelligent robotics applications in logistics and manufacturing.Founded in 2016 in Tokyo, Japan, Ascent Robotics specializes in AI-powered robotics software. The company has completed a total of 6 deals and raised a total of JPY 412.000 mn in funding. Their most recent funding round occurred on January 28, 2025, with investment from Bridgestone Co., Ltd. The company's founder's background information is not publicly available.Ascent Robotics specializes in providing advanced AI-powered robotics software designed to enhance object recognition and enable intelligent robotics. Their core product, Ascent Pick, is specifically developed for robot picking in manufacturing and logistics, allowing for the efficient handling of diverse materials and item shapes without the need for complex programming. This software utilizes sophisticated algorithms to determine an item's size, shape, appearance, weight, and relevant text information, addressing challenges in automating warehouse operations. Additionally, the company offers a Packing Simulator that streamlines the process of packing multiple objects into a container, optimizing space utilization. Ascent Robotics serves various industries, including digital marketing, entertainment, and logistics, with a focus on global markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia.Ascent Robotics generates revenue through the sale of its AI software solutions, primarily targeting business-to-business (B2B) clients in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Transactions are structured around licensing agreements, where clients pay for the use of the software, often accompanied by implementation and support services. This model allows for long-term partnerships, with clients benefiting from ongoing updates and enhancements to the software. The company's flagship offerings, such as Ascent Pick and the Packing Simulator, are included in subscription plans that facilitate regular access to software updates and customer support. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the pricing structure typically involves tiered plans based on usage and feature access, ensuring scalability for clients of different sizes.In January 2025, Ascent Robotics Corporation raised JPY 412.000 mn in venture funding from Alfresa Holdings. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its technology for use in the logistics of medical and pharmaceutical products. Ascent Robotics aims to develop new products to cater to these sectors, with anticipated releases aligned with their strategic expansion into the healthcare logistics market.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 20, 2022, $8.7M — Sony Group, SBI Investment
- Series A, Mar 20, 2018, $18M — SBI Investment

## Investors

- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series A, Series B
- Sony Group — Series B