Advancing Industrial Autonomy with Proven Innovation and Global Scale
Momenta, the leading Industrial Impact® venture capital firm, has led an early-growth stage investment in NODE Robotics, a Stuttgart-based innovator in AI-powered operations for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Momenta is investing from its Digital Industry Fund IV, anchored by Rockwell Automation and backed by NS Solutions, and its Digital Industry Fund III, anchored by Advantech. The funding will accelerate NODE’s global expansion and enhance its AI-driven fleet automation and industrial autonomy capabilities.
Germany has long been a leader in industrial automation and robotics, with Stuttgart at the forefront of AI-driven robotics innovation. As a hub for cutting-edge research and development, the region provides NODE Robotics with the perfect launchpad to revolutionize fleet autonomy at a global scale.
Leveraging decades of combined industrial automation and AI expertise, NODE Robotics’ founding team—Dr. Stefan Doerr-Laukien (CEO), Lukas Teichmann (CFO), and Jannik Abbenseth (CTO)— have developed a hardware-flexible approach to multi-vendor fleet management since their founding in 2020.
NODE’s software solutions enable manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly integrate and manage heterogeneous fleets of AMRs and AGVs across multiple vendors. By delivering plug-and-play interoperability, NODE eliminates costly integration bottlenecks and empowers industrial operators with flexible automation.
With 1,000+ robots deployed globally, NODE Robotics has built strong partnerships with industry leaders such as BMW Group, idealworks, and SHERPA Mobile Robotics, supporting the seamless deployment of AI-driven autonomous mobility solutions.
By standardizing fleet automation, NODE’s technology helps businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce integration complexity, and enhance material handling speeds. Clients report minimal downtime during fleet software updates, ensuring uninterrupted operations in dynamic industrial environments.
With its deep industry expertise and global network, Momenta will help accelerate NODE’s market expansion by integrating it into its industrial leaders, technology partners, and OEMs ecosystem.
“Autonomy is no longer a future vision—it’s necessary for modern industry. NODE Robotics delivers a scalable, open, AI-driven autonomous industrial robot operations solution. Momenta is proud to support NODE in shaping the future of industrial automation.”
Ken Forster, Founding Partner, Momenta.
“With Momenta’s deep expertise in scaling industrial technology, we are positioned to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven autonomy globally. Together, we’re redefining how intelligent fleets operate—bringing German-engineered precision and adaptability to the world’s most demanding supply chains.”
Dr. Stefan Doerr-Laukien, CEO and Co-Founder, NODE Robotics.
For partnership opportunities or to see NODE’s technology in action, contact us at info@node-robotics.com.
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