Viabot raises $24M for robots that sweep and watch car parks

Santa Clara startup Viabot closed a $24 million Series A led by Walden International, bringing total investment to $43 million. Its flagship Viabot One robot cleans trash at commercial properties but uses the same cameras, lidars, and GPS for 'soft security' — detecting loitering and intrusions with 24/7 operator monitoring.

• $24 million Series A, total raised $43 million
• Viabot One services 25 million sq ft and runs up to 6 hours without recharging
• Robot's sensors used to detect loitering and intrusions
• Sales model is robotics-as-a-service, not equipment sales