Gecko Robotics — Startup Profile

Robots that inspect critical industrial infrastructure.

HQ: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Founded: 2013 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Series D / private | Website: https://www.geckorobotics.com

About

Gecko builds robots that move across industrial structures and collect inspection data. Its software helps customers find corrosion, cracks, and other problems before they cause failures. The company serves infrastructure operators and defense customers.

The Take

Gecko applies robotics to a practical problem: finding damage in places that are dangerous or expensive for people to inspect. Its value comes from turning inspections into usable maintenance decisions, but industrial sales cycles and deployment conditions can be demanding.

Key Metrics

Founded: 2013
Latest funding: $125M
Status: Series D / private

Funding Rounds

Round: $125M (2025-06) — Cox Enterprises

Key People

Jake Loosararian
Troy Demmer

Key Competitors

SkySpecs —
Energy Robotics —
Cognite —

Timeline Highlights

2025-06: Series D: $125M

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