# HiBot

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

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.hibot.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series D (Oct 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, HiBot Corp. develops advanced robotic solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, focusing on innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety in critical industries.HiBot Corp. specializes in robotic systems aimed at improving infrastructure maintenance. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has engaged in 7 different funding deals, with the most recent dated December 24, 2025. In December 2025, HiBot Corp. raised JPY 790 million ?in?venture funding co-led by new investors Energy & Environment Investment and Drone Fund, with participation from another new investor Terna Forward. The CEO and founder, Michele Guarnieri, has been pivotal in steering the company’s strategy and growth since its inception.

HiBot specializes in advanced robotic solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, highlighted by its flagship product, the Float Arm. This long-reach robotic arm system emerged from technology utilized in the decommissioning of the Fukushima n.1 Nuclear Power Plant, designed to enhance efficiency and safety in inspection tasks across various sectors. The company also offers Hibox, an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform that works in tandem with the Float Arm to optimize operations in the power, oil, gas, and chemical industries. HiBot's solutions address critical use cases, including reducing downtime and operational costs, and serve a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Asia.HiBot's revenue model is primarily B2B, focusing on partnerships and direct sales to industrial clients in energy and chemical sectors. The company structures transactions around the sale of robotic systems, including the Float Arm, along with associated services like predictive maintenance via Hibox. Client engagements typically involve initial purchases followed by ongoing service contracts for maintenance and software updates, ensuring the operational integrity of the robotic systems. Pricing plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients, reflecting the complexity and scale of the solutions provided, supporting a sustainable revenue stream.

The company plans to use the December 2025 funding to expedite Robotics Solutions for the maintenance of live power lines and critical infrastructure.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Oct 4, 2022, $4.8M — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital
- Series B, Mar 7, 2016, $11M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
- Series A, Nov 10, 2014, $2.7M — DNX Ventures

## Investors

- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-sumitomo-insurance-venture-capital) — Series D