
Flexiv is a deep-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of general-purpose adaptive robots that redefine intelligent automation. Their robots integrate advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered design, offering intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces for automating complex tasks. Flexiv's product line includes RIZON 4, RIZON 4S, RIZON 10, MOONLIGHT, and GRAV. The company was founded in 2016, with its core team originating from robotics and AI laboratories at Stanford University. Flexiv has achieved significant milestones, including reaching unicorn status with a nearly $100 million Series B+ funding round in 2022, and has received awards such as the iF Design Award and the German Innovation Award for its Rizon 4 robot.

Flexiv is a deep-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of general-purpose adaptive robots that redefine intelligent automation. Their robots integrate advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered design, offering intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces for automating complex tasks. Flexiv's product line includes RIZON 4, RIZON 4S, RIZON 10, MOONLIGHT, and GRAV. The company was founded in 2016, with its core team originating from robotics and AI laboratories at Stanford University. Flexiv has achieved significant milestones, including reaching unicorn status with a nearly $100 million Series B+ funding round in 2022, and has received awards such as the iF Design Award and the German Innovation Award for its Rizon 4 robot.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters / Offices: U.S. (Silicon Valley) and multiple Chinese cities
Product focus: Adaptive, force-controlled general-purpose robots (Rizon series, Moonlight)
Notable funding: Series B > $100M (Dec 2020); additional rounds through 2025 including ~ $100M Series C (June 2025) reported
Employee count (approx.): 110
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Industrial automation for contact-rich manipulation tasks
2016
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
over $100,000,000
Reported Series B raised north of $100M; strategic investors in the round included Meituan and several VC and corporate investors.
approximately $100,000,000
Reported close of a Series C in June 2025 of approximately $100M.
“Includes strategic and corporate investors (e.g., Meituan) and multiple China-based VC and corporate investors listed across rounds”