Robocorp
by Robocorp Technologies, Inc.
Robocorp developed Python-based tools and cloud infrastructure for building, deploying, and operating software robots and AI agents. Its technology and team were acquired by Sema4.ai in January 2024.
Acquisition Details
Sema4.ai announced on January 29, 2024 that it had acquired Robocorp, including its technology and team. Robocorp’s former homepage now redirects to Sema4.ai, and its open-source repositories remain available.
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📅 Timeline
Robocorp founded
Antti Karjalainen founded Robocorp to build an open-source, Python-based platform for robotic process automation.
Seed funding announced
Robocorp announced a $5.6 million seed round led by Benchmark, with participation from Slow Ventures, firstminute Capital, and others.
Series A funding announced
Robocorp raised a $21 million Series A led by Canvas Ventures, with participation from Benchmark and other investors.
Series B funding announced
Robocorp announced a $15 million Series B led by Stage 2 Capital, bringing its stated total funding to $42 million.
Acquired by Sema4.ai
Sema4.ai announced its acquisition of Robocorp’s technology and team to support enterprise AI-agent development and operation.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robocorp?
Robocorp was a Python-based automation platform for developing, deploying, and operating software robots and AI agents. It combined open-source developer tools with managed cloud orchestration.
Is Robocorp still active?
Robocorp no longer operates as an independent company. Sema4.ai acquired its technology and team in January 2024, so its lifecycle status is best classified as acquired.
Who acquired Robocorp?
Sema4.ai acquired Robocorp in January 2024. The announcement said Robocorp’s technology and team would become part of Sema4.ai’s platform for enterprise AI agents.
Was Robocorp open source?
Yes. Robocorp published open-source automation libraries and developer tooling, including repositories under the Robocorp GitHub organization, while also offering commercial cloud services.
What are the best Robocorp alternatives?
Catalogue-listed alternatives include Bardeen for browser and workflow automation, n8n and Zapier for integration workflows, and Pipedream for developer-focused API automation.