# DFA Robotics

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.dfarobotics.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 28, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

DFA Robotics, based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in creating and deploying autonomous robots for various sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and addressing labor shortages in food service, transportation, and cleaning industries.Established in 2017, DFA Robotics develops autonomous robotic solutions aimed at improving operational processes. The company has raised JPY 100 million in a SEED funding round in January 2020, led by Drone Fund. The company operates from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and has successfully completed one funding deal, leading to a current valuation of JPY 1,176.58 million.DFA Robotics specializes in the development and deployment of autonomous robots designed for food service, transportation, and cleaning applications. Their core product offerings include the HolaBot, a dish-collecting robot; the W3, a delivery robot for transporting items such as medical specimens and pharmaceuticals; and the Phantas, an autonomous cleaning robot. These robots are designed to alleviate labor shortages, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs in various sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and retail. Clients such as All Nippon Airways, Tokyo Jikei University Medical School Hospital, and Sotetsu Hotel Management utilize these solutions in settings ranging from airports and hospitals to hotels and restaurants. DFA Robotics operates primarily in Japan but aims to expand its presence in international markets by addressing global labor challenges.DFA Robotics generates revenue through direct sales and partnerships with businesses in sectors that benefit from robotic automation. Typical transactions involve businesses purchasing or leasing robots for operational use, ensuring a steady revenue stream from both one-time equipment sales and ongoing service agreements. The company also provides additional support services, which may include maintenance contracts and upgrades. Given their diverse product lineup, flagship models like the HolaBot and W3 play significant roles in their overall revenue structure, tailored to meet the specific needs of clients in hospitality, healthcare, and commercial maintenance. This multi-faceted transactional framework positions DFA Robotics to capitalize on the growing demand for automation solutions across multiple industries.DFA Robotics plans to leverage the JPY 100 million raised in their SEED funding round to support the development of new robotic products and enhance existing offerings. The company aims to expand its operations into international markets by targeting regions facing labor shortages. These initiatives are set to progress in the coming years, aligning with their strategies to address increasing demands for automation across diverse sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 28, 2020, $0.9M — Drone Fund

## Investors

- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Seed