The robotics and AI robotics market in Eastern Europe was valued at around $954 million in 2024, and is expected to grow significantly, possibly reaching around $1.38 billion by 2032 with a projected ~11.3 % CAGR through the decade, driven by industrial and service robot adoption in manufacturing and other sectors.
Contrary to common concerns that robots eliminate jobs, a research on the topic shows that increased automation across European economies actually raised employment by around one to two percent between 2004 and 2018.
Within this context, CEE robotics market, while smaller in absolute size compared to Western Europe, is growing in percentage terms as countries modernize manufacturing, integrate into global supply chains, and invest in automation technologies.
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Adapta Robotics
About: They are designing, building, and customizing robots for various automation needs across industries, enhancing efficiency and productivity in tasks. Key products include a device testing robot and a retail scanner that address specific operational challenges.
Country: Romania
Founding Year: 2018
Founder(s): Mihai Craciunescu, Diana Baicu, Cristian Dobre
Total Funding: €1.91M
Investors: Catalyst Romania, WIT Angels Club
Brightpick
About: AI-powered multi-purpose autonomous robots that automate every step of warehouse order fulfillment for warehouses of any size. Deployable in weeks to reduce fulfillment labor.
Country: Slovakia
Founding Year: 2021
Founder(s): Jan Zizka, Tomas Kovacovsky, Branislav Pulis
Total Funding: €55.29M
Investors: Taiwania Capital, H&D Asset Management, Alpha Intelligence Capital, IPM Group, Slovakia Venture to Future Fund, Bek Ventures
Dexory
About: Develops modular, reconfigurable industrial robotic systems and intelligent actuators to automate tasks like machine operation, material handling, assembly, and quality control with easy-to-integrate, cloud-enabled robot workers.
Country: Romania, UK-based
Founding Year: 2015
Founder(s): Andrei Danescu, Oana Jinga, Adrian Negoita
Total Funding: €239.86M
Investors: Eurazeo, DTCP, Latitude Ventures, Wave-X, Bootstrap Europe, Atomico, Lakestar, LTS Investments, Elaia, Endeavor Catalyst, and others
Milrem Robotics
About: Defense-focused robotics and autonomous systems company that develops modular, AI-enabled unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and autonomy technology for military and dual-use applications around the world.
Country: Estonia
Founding Year: 2013
Founder(s): Kuldar Väärsi
Total Funding: Non-disclosed
Investors: In 2023, EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, acquired a majority stake in Milrem Robotics.
Nomagic
About: AI-powered robotic picking and computer-vision systems that automate piece-picking and integrate with warehouse management systems to increase efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
Country: Poland
Founding Year: 2017
Founder(s): Kacper Nowicki, Marek Cygan
Total Funding: €70.6M
Investors: Almaz Capital, Khosla Ventures, Capnamic Ventures, DN Capital, Evolution VC Partners, Hoxton Ventures, Manta Ray Ventures
Photoneo (acquired by Zebra Technologies)
About: Provider of industrial 3D vision and AI-powered automation solutions, offering high-resolution 3D cameras and robotic intelligence software to enhance manufacturing and fulfillment processes across various industries.
Country: Slovakia
Founding Year: 2013
Founder(s): Jan Zizka, Tomas Kovacovsky, Branislav Pulis
Total Funding: €44.23M
Investors: Taiwania Capital, Alpha Intelligence Capital, IPM Group, Slovakia Venture to Future Fund, AI Capital, Bek Ventures, Credo Ventures
SI Robotics
About: Designs and manufactures humanoid robots equipped with custom bionic actuators for industrial and defense applications. Aims to build a scalable robotics platform to replace low-skilled labor.
Country: Poland
Founding Year: 2024
Founder(s): Patryk Szymczak, Kajetan Andrzejewski
Total Funding: Pre-seed, non-disclosed
Investors: Sunfish Partners
Spinbotics
About: Develops modular, reconfigurable industrial robotic systems and intelligent actuators to automate tasks like machine operation, material handling, assembly, and quality control with easy-to-integrate, cloud-enabled robot workers.
Country: Slovakia
Founding Year: 2020
Founder(s): Peter Tkac
Total Funding: €555.42K
Investors: Vision Ventures
SR Robotics
About: Develops innovative remote-controlled underwater vehicles and scanning systems for industrial and mining applications, focusing on automation, high-pressure operations, and utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies with virtual and augmented reality integration.
Country: Poland
Founding Year: 2017
Founder(s): Tomasz Hartwig, Tomasz Borowik
Total Funding: €8.51М
Investors: Vinci
VersaBox
About: Develops advanced technology solutions for manufacturing and logistics by implementing a Smart Intralogistics platform that utilizes autonomous robotic units to enhance productivity and address workforce deficits.
Country: Poland
Founding Year: 2013
Founder(s): Mateusz Wiśniowski, Jakub Michalski, Rafał Chojecki, Michał Walęcki
Total Funding: N/A
Investors: Fidiasz EVC, Movens Capital, RST Ventures For Earth, SpeedUp Venture Capital Group
