Gritt, a company developing an integrated robotics and AI system for infrastructure construction, has launched with $32.4 million in pre-seed and Series A funding. The $26 million Series A was led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from Union Square Ventures and Active Impact Investments, and support from previous investors including First Round Capital and Congruent Ventures.
The company's system connects robotic arms and AI to existing jobsite equipment such as skid steers and forklifts, enabling pick-and-place, assembly, and material transport with millimeter precision in unstructured outdoor environments. Gritt's AI learns rapidly from each deployment, reducing training time from months to days.
Key takeaways
- Gritt's machines are already operating on real sites for top 10 US construction companies, including large solar farms, and have autonomously placed tens of thousands of solar panels with zero breakages.
- The system attaches to existing equipment, allowing safe operation alongside workers and avoiding the need for full fleet replacement.
- By capturing real-time data on completed work and site conditions, Gritt aims to provide supervisors with decision-making intelligence to improve project management.
With over 41% of the US construction workforce expected to retire by 2031 and a 46% productivity decline, Gritt addresses labor shortages and inefficiency. The company's long-term vision includes an intelligence layer that can act as a general site supervisor, anticipating problems and making calls to keep projects moving.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-07-22 · “Gritt launches with $32.4 million to build physical AI for infrastructure”