RISE Robotics

RISE Robotics began with a futuristic vision: To redefine human motion with an exosuit capable of delivering superhuman strength, agility, and speed — all while being lightweight and energy-efficient.

What started as a project to build a real-life Iron Man suit has evolved into an industrial-strength innovation, one with the potential to disrupt the $600 billion heavy-machine industry.

Heavy machines are outdated, dirty, and dangerous. Most of them rely on oil-based hydraulics, a technology that is inefficient and harmful to the environment.

RISE Robotics is electrifying heavy machines with a smarter, faster, cleaner alternative to hydraulics.

To-date, the company has generated more than seven million dollars in sales and raised twenty-two million dollars from notable investors including Techstars, MIT’s The Engine, and Fortistar Capital.

Team Background

Hiten Sonpal - Chief Executive Officer

Tom Phelps - Chief Operating Officer

Blake Sessions - Co-Founder & CTO

Co-Investors

TechStars

Prominent accelerator for tech companies. Investments include Uber, ClassPass and Twilio.

MIT's The Engine

A startup accelerator for tech companies affiliated with MIT.

Fortistar Capital

A venture-capital firm investing in startups that are targeting sustainability issues.