Seed · Robotics · Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 2023 · 25–25 employees
Mimic develops humanoid robotic hands powered by generative AI that learn by watching human demonstrations, bridging the gap between AI capabilities and real-world industrial automation. The ETH Zurich spinoff raised $16 million in seed funding led by Elaia and Speedinvest to deploy their physical AI platform across manufacturing and logistics. Their technology enables robots to handle complex, dexterous tasks in unstructured environments that traditional automation cannot address. The company is already piloting with Fortune 500 companies and global automotive brands, positioning itself as a leading European player in the race toward general-purpose robotics.