ROMS announced on September 8th that it had raised a total of 13 billion yen in funding with the aim of strengthening its financial base and accelerating business expansion.
ROMS develops and sells a wide range of automation solutions, from hardware to control software and user interfaces, for the logistics and manufacturing industries.
This funding round includes participation from existing VCs, including DNX Ventures, the lead VC in the previous round, as well as new VC Monoful Venture Partners, a key partner of startups supporting next-generation social infrastructure in logistics real estate, data centers, renewable energy, and related technologies.
Furthermore, through various debt financing options, including venture debt, from four financial institutions, the total amount raised is expected to reach approximately 13 billion yen.
Going forward, ROMS will use the funds raised to accelerate PR and marketing, recruit new employees, and make various investments, including the development of next-generation models.