Starship Technologies, founded in 2014 by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, runs six-wheeled autonomous robots that deliver food and groceries on campuses and city streets in Europe and the US. It raised a $50 million Series C in October 2025, taking total funding past $280 million.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Campuses, cities and food delivery platforms |
From Starship Technologies's own website.
What stands out
- Largest track record in sidewalk delivery
- Partnership with Uber Eats
Worth knowing
- Short-range deliveries only
- Depends on local rules for sidewalk robots
How it ranks
Starship Technologies is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics (Lister Score 91.9).
#5 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics · Lister Score 91.9
Starship says it has passed 10 million autonomous deliveries..
| Rank | Best Robotics Startups in Logistics | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zipline | 97.1 |
| 2 | Dexterity | 95.8 |
| 3 | Exotec | 94.5 |
| 4 | Locus Robotics | 93.2 |
| 5 | Starship Technologies | 91.9 |
| 6 | Hai Robotics | 90.6 |
| 7 | Nimble Robotics | 89.3 |
| 8 | Pickle Robot | 88.0 |
| 9 | Outrider | 86.7 |
| 10 | Plus One Robotics | 85.4 |
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Starship Technologies is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics (Lister Score 91.9).
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