# Generalist AI

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.generalistai.com
- Total disclosed funding: $562M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 7, 2026)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Based in California, US, founded in 2024, Generalist AI, Inc. focuses on creating general intelligence for the physical world. The company was co-founded by Andrew Barry, Andy Zeng and Pete Florence (CEO as of 2026). In August 2026, Generalist AI, Inc. raised USD 198.22 million in series B funding led by 8VC. The round was part of a larger USD 562.03 million series B financing.

Generalist specializes in the development of advanced AI systems aimed at creating general intelligence for the physical world, focusing particularly on training robots capable of performing a variety of tasks autonomously. Their flagship product, GEN-1, is a general-purpose AI model designed to master simple physical tasks, reflecting a significant advancement in robot learning. The company targets a diverse client base across various sectors, including factories, warehouses, laboratories, restaurants, farms, and homes, and markets its products in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Generalist's revenue model is based on the adoption of its robotic intelligence solutions through direct partnerships and B2B agreements. Clients engage Generalist for customized implementations of their AI technology, with options for ongoing support services or standalone purchases of the GEN-1 system. This transactional model encompasses both one-time purchases and recurring service agreements, designed to align costs with the scale of implementation and integration complexities.

The company plans to use the August 2026 funding to develop AI models that help robots understand and operate in the physical world, including improving dexterity.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 7, 2026, $198M — 8VC
- Series B, May 29, 2026, $364M — Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital, Boldstart Ventures, Alpha Partners, Bezos Expeditions, Radical Ventures, 8VC, nVentures, NFDG Ventures, Hanabi Capital, Norwest

## Investors

- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Series B
- Spark Capital — Series B
- Boldstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boldstart-ventures) — Series B
- Alpha Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-partners) — Series B
- Bezos Expeditions — Series B
- Radical Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/radical-ventures) — Series B
- 8VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/8vc) — Series B
- nVentures — Series B
- NFDG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nfdg-ventures) — Series B
- Hanabi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanabi-capital) — Series B
- Norwest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/norwest) — Series B