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KEWAZO

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LIFTBOT is a battery-powered, track-mounted lifting robot that clamps to scaffolding tubes and uses an onboard machine-learning path-optimisation algorithm to navigate shortest routes; replaces manual crane and material-handling crew for vertical transport of scaffolding components. ONSITE is the companion IoT data analytics platform providing live operational transparency. KEWAZO CARE provides training, maintenance, and 24/7 hotline support.

HeadquartersGarching, DE
Founded2018
Corporate funding$31M
Team51-200
Deployments9
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries A
FoundersArtem Kuchukov (CEO), Eirini Psallida, Ekaterina Grib, Alimzhan Rakhmatulin, Sebastian Weitzel, Leonidas Pozikidis
Regions servedEurope, North America
Countries deployedDE, NL, US
Service footprintHeadquarters Garching (Munich) Germany; US office in Houston TX; active deployments across North America and Europe
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineconstruction

LIFTBOT

  • Daily payload capacity up to 13,000 lbs (6,000 kg) on average with 3 workers over 8 hours; lift speed 42 m/min (138 ft/min)

    vendor-stated daily throughput and hoist speed from KEWAZO product page

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  • 10-hour battery runtime; 3-hour recharge on standard 110/230V outlet; 7 × 14 ft footprint

    vendor-stated battery life and physical footprint from KEWAZO product page

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  • Certified working height up to 50 m (165 ft); withstands winds up to 72 km/h (45 mph); CE, UL, and CSA certified

    vendor-stated height rating, wind resistance, and safety certifications

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  • Setup in 20 minutes by workers; saves up to 70% man-hours; deployed at 20+ industrial sites globally

    vendor-stated commissioning time and efficiency gains from field deployments

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-05-18ExxonMobilindustrial/scaffold lifting robotUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19Altradscaffolding servicesFRNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19Ineoschemical plantGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19Bilfingerindustrial servicesDENot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19Chevronpetrochemical refinery maintenanceUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19TotalEnergiespetrochemical refineryFRNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-19Dowchemical plantUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-01-01Nobianindustrial chimney scaffold, 30-metre stackNLNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-01-01BASFchemical plant tower scaffold disassemblyDENot disclosedAnnouncement
CA

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordSchooner CapitalTrue VenturesChevron Technology VenturesAsahi KaseiBenson CapitalCybernetix VenturesMana VenturesGaingelsAtlas Ventures
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-04-01Won Gold at 2026 Edison Awards for LIFTBOTEdison Awards
2026-03-19Reached $35M total funding with Schooner Capital-led round including Chevron Technology Ventures and Asahi Kasei; deployed at 20+ industrial sites in North America and EuropeBusiness Wire
2022-01-01Raised $10M Series A to expand LIFTBOT deployment across European industrial sitesRobotics 24/7
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Source ledger

10 unique public sources