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§ Private Profile · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Mujin is a technology company.
Mujin develops intelligent robotics software for factories and warehouses, providing a versatile platform that enables autonomous operation of industrial robots. Its core product, MujinOS, acts as a general-purpose intelligent robot controller, facilitating no-code deployment for complex tasks such as palletizing, picking, and fleet automation. The technology empowers industrial robots to execute challenging material handling operations with enhanced speed and reliability, bringing advanced automation to logistics and manufacturing environments.
The company was co-founded in July 2011 by Issei and Kazuyuki Takino, who serves as CEO. Their collaboration originated from a shared understanding in 2009 regarding the significant challenges within industrial automation. The founders recognized the opportunity to create software that could overcome technical difficulties previously limiting robot capabilities, thereby making advanced robotic solutions more accessible and adaptable for various industrial applications.
Mujin's solutions are utilized by businesses operating in logistics and manufacturing sectors seeking to enhance operational efficiency and address labor shortages. The company’s vision is centered on making industrial robots available to everyone, striving to solve critical global problems through intelligent robotics automation. This forward-looking approach aims to democratize advanced robotic capabilities, transforming how industries manage complex physical tasks.
Mujin has raised $316.7M across 2 funding rounds.
Mujin has raised $316.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Mujin has raised $316.7M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $233.7M Debt / Series D in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | $233.7M Debt Financing | Akira Shimada, Qatar Investment Authority | Shoko Chukin Bank, Aozora Bank, Fukuoka Bank, Joyo Bank, Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty, Mizuho Bank, Nagoya Bank, Salesforce Ventures, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Upsider Capital, Yokohama Capital | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $83M Series C | SBI Investment | Pegasus Tech Ventures, James Kuffner, 7 Industries Holding, Atsushi Egawa | Announced |
Mujin has raised $316.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Mujin's investors include Akira Shimada, Qatar Investment Authority, Shoko Chukin Bank, Aozora Bank, Fukuoka Bank, Joyo Bank, Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty, Mizuho Bank, Nagoya Bank, Salesforce Ventures, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, UPSIDER Capital.
Mujin is a robotics technology company that develops MujinOS and MujinController, intelligent platforms enabling autonomous robot operations in factories and warehouses through real-time digital twins, machine intelligence (MujinMI), and no-code automation.[1][2][4][5] These solutions serve logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and 3PL firms like JD.com, Uniqlo, and Accenture, addressing labor shortages by automating complex tasks such as palletizing, bin picking, case picking, and truck unloading with TruckBot—achieving up to 1,000 cases per hour without custom programming or manual intervention.[2][3][5][6] With over 600 global deployments, recent $233 million funding, and expansion across Japan, China, the US (Atlanta), and Europe (Netherlands), Mujin demonstrates strong growth momentum in intelligent automation.[5][6]
Mujin was founded in July 2011 in Tokyo, Japan, by Ross Diankov (from the US, with a background from Carnegie Mellon University's GRASP Lab) and Issei Takino (Japan), starting in a small 40 sqm bike garage with a diverse team from the US, Japan, and China.[2][6] The idea emerged to tackle global manual labor shortages using robotics, leading to the world's first "teachless" robot controller, MujinController PickWorker, launched in January 2015—this revolutionized automation by enabling robots to operate without manual teaching via MujinMI algorithms for perception, planning, and control.[1][2] Early traction included helping JD.com build the world's first fully automated logistics warehouse in 2017; pivotal moments followed with awards like the Japan Prime Minister Award (2020), RBR50 Innovation Award (2021), and global expansions starting with China in 2019, US in 2021, and Europe in 2023, growing to Tokyo's largest robotics lab at 14,000 sqm.[2][6]
Mujin rides the physical AI and intelligent automation wave, addressing labor shortages amid e-commerce booms and supply chain strains, where traditional robotics fail in unstructured environments.[3][5][7] Timing aligns with rising demand for flexible warehouse automation—post-pandemic logistics surges and aging workforces in Japan/China favor Mujin's no-code, adaptive tech over rigid programmed robots.[2][6] Market forces like Amazon/Apple-scale efficiency needs and AI advancements in vision/planning boost them; Mujin influences the ecosystem by partnering with OEMs, enabling "fully automated automation," and setting standards for software-defined robotics, much like OS bridged computing gaps.[3][4] Their global deployments and funding position them alongside giants, democratizing advanced robotics for mid-tier manufacturers.[5][8]
Mujin is poised to dominate warehouse and factory automation with MujinOS expansions into more applications like TruckBot scaling and fleet interoperability, fueled by $233M funding for US/Europe growth.[5] Trends like physical AI proliferation, edge computing for real-time twins, and labor crises will accelerate adoption, potentially capturing shares from incumbents as e-commerce and manufacturing seek 24/7 autonomy.[3][7] Their influence may evolve into an industry OS standard, powering diverse hardware while enhancing human-robot collaboration—transforming Mujin from Tokyo garage innovator to global robotics powerhouse, much like their teachless controller redefined the field.[2][4]