Kindred
Founded Year
2014Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$44MValuation
$0000About Kindred
Kindred builds machines with human-like intelligence. The company designs and engineers robotic systems to solve real-world problems. Its intelligent AI-powered machines collaborate with human associates, improving employee engagement and experience while increasing overall productivity. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. In November 2020, Kindred Systems was acquired by Ocado.
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Kindred in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Nov 17, 2022.
Expert Collections containing Kindred
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Kindred is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Supply Chain & Logistics Tech.
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Kindred Patents
Kindred has filed 47 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Robotics
- Robot kinematics
- Robotic manipulators
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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2/23/2022 | 10/3/2023 | Rotating disc computer storage media, Computer storage media, Video game storage media, Storage media, DVD | Grant |
Application Date | 2/23/2022 |
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Grant Date | 10/3/2023 |
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Related Topics | Rotating disc computer storage media, Computer storage media, Video game storage media, Storage media, DVD |
Status | Grant |
Latest Kindred News
Jul 25, 2023
Kindred harmful gambling revenue dips in Q2 24th July 2023 | By Marese O'Hagan Kindred's share of revenue from problem gambling was recorded at 3.1% for the second quarter of 2023, down by 0.2% compared to the first quarter. Originally, Kindred’s share of revenue from problem gambling was reported at 3.0% for the first quarter of 2023 . However, in this Q2 update, Kindred stated that this had been a miscalculation. The actual amount was 3.3% for Q1 2023. This means that, for the first quarter, the revenue remained steady with Q1 2022 instead of decreasing by 0.3% as reported. Kindred said this was due to a “data handling error” that stemmed from “an update of the data reporting on self-excluded customers”. Kindred said that the issue had now been resolved. Increased improvement effect in Q2 The improvement effect after interventions increased during the second quarter to 86.4%, compared to 83.0% in Q1. Kindred’s quarterly reporting of harmful gambling revenue shares aligns with its journey towards zero. This is an initiative that aims for 0% of Kindred’s revenue to derive from problem gambling. Nils Andén, interim CEO of Kindred Group said that the journey to zero would not be a quick fix. “Our journey towards zero ambition is an important parameter for Kindred and our ability to contribute towards a fact-based dialogue on how to establish a more sustainable gambling industry,” he said. “It also acts as a fundamental metric in Kindred’s internal efforts to improve our responsible gambling efforts. “We have always been clear on that we will not achieve this ambition overnight.”
Kindred Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Kindred founded?
Kindred was founded in 2014.
Where is Kindred's headquarters?
Kindred's headquarters is located at 721 Brannan Street, San Francisco.
What is Kindred's latest funding round?
Kindred's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Kindred raise?
Kindred raised a total of $44M.
Who are the investors of Kindred?
Investors of Kindred include Ocado, First Round Capital, Eclipse Ventures, Tencent, GV (Google Ventures) and 8 more.
Who are Kindred's competitors?
Competitors of Kindred include Simbe Robotics, Covariant, Berkshire Grey, Plus One Robotics, Soft Robotics and 7 more.
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