Sunrise Robotics, a startup headquartered in Ljubljana, has successfully closed an investment round of 8.5 million US dollars, aiming to fundamentally reshape the future of industrial manufacturing.

 

The startup was founded in 2023 by three experienced entrepreneurs: Tomaž Štolfa (CEO), Marko Thaler (CTO), and Joe Perrott (CCO). The team brings together exceptional talents with experience from companies such as Waymo, Red Bull, Google, and Unity.

 

Tomaž Štolfa (CEO), Marko Thaler (CTO) and Joe Perrott (CCO). Photo source: Seedcamp.com - Evoto

 

Sunrise Robotics develops intelligent, flexible robotic cells that learn through simulations and enable fast, efficient, and cost-effective automation of industrial processes.

 

Instead of traditional time-consuming programming, each system is created in a simulation environment, where digital twins of manufacturing workstations are made. Robots learn using artificial intelligence in simulation and are ready for immediate operation upon delivery – often within just a few hours.

 

Fast results and market success

In less than 18 months, Sunrise Robotics has successfully established its first functioning robotic cells, which are already in use in manufacturing plants across Europe. The company also has signed letters of intent with more than 10 partners in the fields of electronics manufacturing, batteries, supercars, and other high-tech industries.

 

Photo source: Seedcamp.com

Vision of the future

Investors in the company emphasize the exceptional potential of Sunrise Robotics for the long-term competitiveness of European manufacturing. It is one of the most ambitious deep-tech initiatives in Europe, with a clear vision of offering industry a new generation of accessible, smart automation.

 

Funds from the new investment will be allocated to expanding the European team, further hardware development, and even more powerful AI solutions. Sunrise is currently actively expanding its team – more information is available at sunriserobotics.co.

 

Tomaž Štolfa, co-founder and CEO of Sunrise Robotics:

“The future of manufacturing lies in accessible automation, augmenting humanity through intelligent systems driven by simulation and digital replicas. Our smart, flexible robot cells empower businesses by automating repetitive tasks, closing employment gaps and allowing workers to focus on higher-value activities, whilst ensuring Europe has the industrial prowess and capabilities that it sorely needs. Together with our customers and investors, we’re building a more efficient and sustainable manufacturing landscape for Europe.”

The Startup Slovenia team proudly follows such stories that prove Slovenian startups and entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in Europe’s technological development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SeedCamp. (2025). Sunrise Robotics raises $8.5M to transform the future of industrial manufacturing with simulation-trained robots. Retrieved from https://seedcamp.com/views/sunrise-robotics-raises-8-5m-to-transform-the-future-of-industrial-manufacturing-with-simulation-trained-robots/