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Serve Robotics develops and operates autonomous, low-emission robots designed for last-mile delivery services. The company's core product is a self-driving sidewalk robot that facilitates efficient and sustainable delivery of various goods, primarily within the food service industry. These robotic systems are engineered to navigate public and commercial environments, offering an alternative to traditional vehicle-based delivery methods.
The company was co-founded by Ali Kashani, who also serves as its Chief Executive Officer, and MJ Chun, Vice President of Product and Design. Serve Robotics officially began its journey in January 2021, emerging from an initiative within Uber. Kashani's prior experience in robotics leadership roles, including at Uber and Postmates, informed the foundational insight into the demand for automated, localized delivery solutions.
Serve Robotics’ autonomous delivery solutions cater to businesses and consumers in urban and suburban areas, enhancing operational efficiency for partners and convenience for end-users. The company envisions a future where goods are transported through intelligent, environmentally friendly robotic fleets, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Their long-term objective is to scale this infrastructure to automate a significant portion of local delivery needs.
SERV has raised $133.8M across 5 funding rounds.
SERV has raised $133.8M in total across 5 funding rounds.
SERV has raised $133.8M in total across 5 funding rounds.
SERV's investors include Uber, Basecamp Fund, Costanoa Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Forum Ventures, Hustle Fund, NextView Ventures, Maia Bittner, NVIDIA.
SERV (Serve Robotics) is a technology company that designs, builds and operates low‑emission, sidewalk autonomous delivery robots for last‑mile food and goods delivery in urban environments. [3][2]
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Key facts summarized: Serve Robotics (SERV) — founded 2017, builds sidewalk autonomous delivery robots, serves restaurants/retail/delivery platforms and consumers, and is scaling commercial deployments to address last‑mile cost and emissions challenges.[2][3][1]
SERV has raised $133.8M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $80.0M Serve Robotics - Other Equity in January 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | $80.0M Serve Robotics - Other Equity | ||
| Aug 10, 2023 | $30.0M Serve Robotics - Other Equity | Uber | |
| Mar 1, 2023 | $800K Seed | Basecamp Fund, Costanoa Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Forum Ventures, Hustle Fund, NextView Ventures, Maia Bittner | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $10.0M Serve Robotics - Other Equity | NVIDIA | |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $13.0M Serve Robotics - Seed Extension |