MindOn, a startup developing a general-purpose intelligence system for robots, has closed its Series Pre-A funding round. The investment saw participation from Saudi Arabia’s Prosperity7 Ventures alongside Gaorong Ventures, Granite Asia, and existing shareholder MSA.
Quick Facts
- Deal: MindOn closes its Series Pre-A funding round.
- Investors: Prosperity7 Ventures, Gaorong Ventures, Granite Asia, MSA.
- Mission: Building a universal AI “brain” for robots.
Building a Universal Brain for Robots
MindOn is tackling what it sees as the next major bottleneck in robotics: intelligence. While robotic hardware is advancing quickly, the company argues that the ability of machines to understand, adapt, and operate reliably in diverse environments is lagging.
The firm is developing a unified foundation model for robots, essentially a single “brain” that can learn from human-centric data. The system is designed to operate on complex humanoid robots and transfer its learned capabilities to other robotic forms, such as dual-arm manipulators, making robotic intelligence more scalable and data-efficient.
Prosperity7’s Bet on Embodied AI
The participation of Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures, signals significant MENA-based interest in the future of embodied AI. This investment aligns with the region’s broader strategic push into advanced technology and automation, particularly within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 framework.
By backing a company focused on general-purpose robotics, Prosperity7 is investing in a foundational technology with the potential to impact multiple sectors critical to the region’s economic diversification goals.
Fueling the Next Wave of Robot Intelligence
With the new capital, MindOn plans to scale its robot data engine, expand its AI model’s capabilities, and accelerate deployment in complex, real-world settings.
The company is targeting industries where advanced robotics can offer major productivity gains and social value. Key sectors on its roadmap include healthcare, construction, warehousing, and manufacturing, where adaptable and intelligent robots can assist human workers and automate difficult tasks.
About MindOn
MindOn is an embodied AI company building a general-purpose intelligence system for robots. Its mission is to create a unified robotic brain that can learn from human-centric data, operate on humanoid robots, and transfer its capabilities across different robot forms to accelerate real-world deployment.
About Prosperity7 Ventures
Prosperity7 Ventures (P7) is the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures, a subsidiary of Aramco. The fund invests globally in exceptional entrepreneurs and groundbreaking companies in enterprise, consumer, and deep-tech, with a long-term view of building transformative companies and creating long-lasting value.
Source: MindOn
