BOW Raises £4M Seed Funding to Expand Universal Robotics Software Platform
BOW is redefining robotics software by bridging the gap between software development and robotic automation.
Company Name: BOW
Location: Sheffield, UK
Industry: Robotics Software
Funding Details
- Amount: £4M (Seed Round)
- Investors:
- Lead: Northern Gritstone
- Co-Investors: Finance Yorkshire, Praetura Ventures (as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II)
Purpose of Investment
- Scale operations and accelerate software development efforts.
Leadership
- CEO: Nick Thompson
- CTO: Daniel Camilleri
Product
BOW is a robotics software company enabling developers to create, deploy, and manage robotics applications across multiple hardware and operating systems.
Key Features
- Universal Robotics Platform: Allows software developers to build robotics applications without being limited to a single manufacturer or OS.
- Cross-Compatibility: Developers can port applications between different robot makes and models.
- Fleet Management & Orchestration: Provides tools for managing large-scale robotics deployments.
- Expanding Robotics Applications: Unlocks new use cases in industries previously underserved by automation.
Recent Developments
- In November 2024, BOW appointed Liz Upton, Co-Founder of Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI), as Chair of its Board, signaling its commitment to innovation and industry leadership.
About the Company
BOW is redefining robotics software by bridging the gap between software development and robotic automation. By enabling generalist developers to build and deploy complex robotics applications, BOW is expanding accessibility, accelerating innovation, and driving adoption across industries.
Future Plans
With this funding, BOW will expand its software platform, enhance cross-compatibility capabilities, and grow its market presence, making robotics development more accessible to a broader range of industries and developers.
