KEMARO Advances Its Global Ambitions with AI-Native Autonomous Cleaning Robotics

Kemaro, building autonomous cleaning for industrial spaces, led by Martin Gadient, Armin Koller, Thomas Oberholzer, Nadja Gerber, and the team, has raised $5 million in an initial pre-closing of its Series B financing round led by Spicehaus Partner AG. The capital will support international expansion, with a focus on scaling operations in the United States and broadening the product portfolio.

Founded in 2016, KEMARO has established itself as a leader in autonomous industrial floor cleaning with its flagship K900. Unlike traditional systems, its technology is designed for complex, high-debris environments such as logistics centers and manufacturing plants.

KEMARO enters its scaling phase with strong traction, having deployed over 1,500 robots across more than 600 industrial customers worldwide. Its customer base includes major global companies such as Unilever, Nestlé, BMW, and Amazon.

KEMARO is prioritizing expansion into North America, with Co-Founder Thomas Oberholzer relocating to the United States to lead go-to-market efforts. The company has established its U.S. subsidiary, KEMARO Inc., and opened its first office in Atlanta as a regional hub for sales, customer success, and market development.

The U.S. is positioned as a key growth engine, supported by a “privacy by design” approach that avoids visual data collection, addressing industrial security concerns, and differentiating the product in the market.

KEMARO is expanding its product portfolio with the upcoming K700, a compact robot designed for tighter industrial spaces and lower-height environments. The model complements the flagship K900, enabling a broader fleet offering across facility types and sizes, with strong early pre-order demand already reported.

KEMARO is targeting a total Series B close of $20 million to support its next phase of growth. The company aims to deploy 10,000 robots across Europe and the United States in the coming years.

The capital will primarily strengthen its sales and growth organization, while also supporting continued product development to sustain international expansion and market leadership.