1X
1X is a leader in humanoid robotics, creating humanoid robots for the home as a first step in developing general purpose robots1X’s mission is to create an abundance of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids that work alongside people.
1X is a robotics engineering company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States. The team counts 1,094 people, up 48% over the last year. 1X has 10 open roles right now and a website drawing 330K monthly visits.
Employee growth
1X grew from ~42 employees in June 2021 to 230 by May 2024, reaching 1,094 by September 2026, tracked weekly in Crustdata's proprietary dataset since June 2021.
Capital raised
1X has raised $136M across 11 rounds since 2019 - from a $1.1M Convertible Note to a $99.9M Series B - most recently 216 days ago.
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In January 2024, 1X raised $99.9M in a Series B round led by EQT Ventures.
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In March 2023, 1X raised $23.5M in a Series A round led by OpenAI Startup Fund, with Type One Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Skagerak Capital, Sandwater, and Alliance VC participating.
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In May 2021, 1X raised $10.1M in a Series A round.
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In December 2019, 1X raised $1.1M in a Convertible Note round.
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In December 2019, 1X raised $1.8M in a Venture Round round led by Valinor AS.
Investors
1X's 15 backers include leading firms such as EQT Ventures, OpenAI Startup Fund, Alliance VC, and Altopack, plus individuals including Sahin Boydas.
Leadership
1X's leadership includes Chief Design Officer Dar Sleeper, Chief Financial Officer Bill Nash, Chief Operating Officer Stein Erik Maurice, and Founder and CEO Bernt Børnich.
Industries & markets
1X is classified across the following industries, categories, and markets that Crustdata tracks for competitive analysis and sector benchmarking.
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In the news
1X has been featured in recent press coverage that Crustdata tracks to surface signals on launches, fundraising, partnerships, and other newsworthy events.
Open positions
1X has 10 open roles, 100% based in the US; engineering are the most-hired functions.
1X is hiring for 10 roles in United States, mostly in engineering.
Offices
1X operates 3 offices across 2 countries, with major offices in Viken, Oslo, and Texas.
1X Growth Score
1X has a Crustdata Growth Score of 53 out of 100, which points to steady growth. Behind the number: headcount grew 48% year over year, web traffic fell 21% quarter over quarter, 10 roles are open, and it last raised funding 7 months ago.
1X FAQs
Below are 11 of the most common questions about 1X, answered with data tracked and refreshed weekly using Crustdata's proprietary dataset.