About Household Robots
The Household Robots comprises 516 companies, including 92 funded companies having collectively raised $2.37B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 48 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Household Robots sector has seen 15 acquisitions and 7 IPOs. This represents almost 4.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.2% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing robots for automation of domestic tasks.
Household Robots sector is also known as Domestic Task Robot or Household Robots.
Top Companies in Household Robots
There are more than 516 companies in Household Robots. iRobot is the top Household Robots company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Household Robots companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of cleaning robots for domestic purpose | New Bedford (United States) | 1990 | Acquired | $13M | |
Manufacturer of smart devices and automation solutions for residential properties | New York City (United States) | 2009 | Series B | $156M | |
Knowledge base providing support articles, FAQs, and troubleshooting for robotic devices | Newark (United States) | 2005 | Acquired | $48.6M | |
Internet-first brand offering cleaning robots for homes | Suzhou (China) | 2020 | Series C | $551M | |
Manufacturer of robotic solutions for home cleaning and lawn maintenance | 2006 | Funding Raised | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in Household Robots
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in Household Robots. 41 Household Robots startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 11 |
2022 | 19 |
2021 | 16 |
2020 | 41 |
2019 | 34 |
2018 | 24 |
2017 | 33 |
Companies founded across countries in Household Robots
United States has 131 Household Robots startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 130 startups and India which has 27.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 131 |
China | 130 |
India | 27 |
Germany | 18 |
Italy | 15 |
South Korea | 12 |
France | 12 |
Canada | 12 |
Russia | 12 |
United Kingdom | 9 |
Stage-wise distribution of Household Robots
Out of the total 516 Household Robots companies, 92 have secured funding. Among them, 48 have reached Series A or higher, and 37 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 516
Funded - 92
Series A+ - 48
Series B+ - 37
Series C+ - 27
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 516 |
Funded | 92 |
Series A+ | 48 |
Series B+ | 37 |
Series C+ | 27 |
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- 515+ Total Companies
- $2.37B+ Total Funding
- 90+ Funded Companies
- 5+ IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in Household Robots
Total funding year-on-year in Household Robots
Household Robots saw a total funding of more than $2.13B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $719M. There has been a total funding of $413M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $413M |
2025 | $340M |
2024 | $2M |
2023 | $37M |
2022 | $41.9M |
2021 | $719M |
2020 | $58.3M |
2019 | $38.7M |
2018 | $432M |
2017 | $46.3M |
Total funding across countries in Household Robots
In the last 10 years, Household Robots startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $1.11B. China follows with $943M and Singapore with $30M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $1.11B |
China | $943M |
Singapore | $30M |
Japan | $25.2M |
Austria | $17.8M |
Belgium | $1.98M |
France | $451K |
Israel | $149K |
India | $136K |
Total funding amount raised by stage in Household Robots
Over the last 10 years, Household Robots have seen $65.1M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $785M into Early Stage funding rounds and $813M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $813M |
Early Stage | $785M |
PE | $265M |
Debt | $161M |
Seed Stage | $65.1M |
Grant | $3.36M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Household Robots
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Household Robots companies have raised $413M in equity funding across 9 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Household Robots companies had raised $304M across 6 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 35.83% rise in funding in Household Robots companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Household Robots:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4004 | Jul 24, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9892 | May 27, 2026 | ||
Series B | 8527 | May 21, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6217 | May 06, 2026 | ||
Series B | 6955 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Top Investors in Household Robots
Shunwei Capital is the top investor in Household Robots companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Household Robots:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Beijing (China) | ||
Beijing (China) | ||
Frankfurt (Germany) | ||
Shenzhen (China) | ||
Mountain View (United States) |
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M&A activity in Household Robots
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Household Robots.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Household Robots:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 01, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Oct 11, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 17, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 16, 2020 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2020 |
Acquisition trends in Household Robots
Here are the acquisition trends in Household Robots:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in Household Robots
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 1 IPO happened in Household Robots.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Household Robots:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 30, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Mar 12, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Feb 21, 2020 | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) | |
Nov 09, 2005 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Aug 19, 2004 | Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TLV) |
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Colleges which produce the most Household Robots companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Household Robots
Most number of Household Robots startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 6 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 3 |
Columbia University | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | 2 |
Booth School of Business | 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Household Robots
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Household Robots companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Columbia University alumni are second, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $429M |
Columbia University | $221M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $200M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $164M |
Booth School of Business | $107M |
University of Chicago | $107M |
Tsinghua University | $35.6M |
University of Oxford | $35M |
University of Pennsylvania | $11.8M |
Harvard Business School | $4.02M |
Top News in Household Robots
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iRobot Unveils Roomba Max 875 Combo with New Carpet-Sealing Technology at IFA 2026ChannelNews•Sep 02, 2026•iRobot
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Hayward Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Confirms 2026 GuidanceBusiness Wire•Jul 29, 2026•Hayward
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Hayward Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call DateBusiness Wire•Jul 13, 2026•Hayward
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iRobot Redefines Floor Care with New 5-in-1 Hard Floor Cleaner and Next-Gen Roomba RobotsPR Newswire•Jul 07, 2026•iRobot
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iRobot Launches Roomba Electro Plus: A Non-Robotic Floor Cleaner That DisinfectsEngadget•Jul 07, 2026•iRobot
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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) CEO exercises options, sells 170,000 shares under plansStocktitan•Jul 01, 2026•Hayward
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