Slip Robotics, a next-generation provider of automated truck-loading robots-as-a-service, has successfully raised $28 million in Series B funding. This financing round was led by DCVC, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in deep technology investments. The funding marks a significant milestone for Slip Robotics, reflecting its rapid growth and adoption among industry-leading customers such as John Deere, GE Appliances, Valeo, and Nissan. These companies have implemented SlipBots, a cutting-edge solution enabling trucks to be loaded and unloaded in just five minutes, streamlining operations and addressing critical inefficiencies in the supply chain.
Solving a Century-Old Supply Chain Problem
For over a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded using manual processes that are not only time-consuming but also prone to inefficiencies and risks. Truckers spend approximately 23% of their workday waiting at docks for their trailers to be loaded or unloaded by forklift operators. This process is fraught with safety concerns, as 25% of all industrial accidents occur at loading docks.
Slip Robotics has introduced a game-changing solution with its SlipBots, which can load and unload any truck in just five minutes. This represents a dramatic improvement over traditional loading times of 30 to 60 minutes. SlipBots offer a faster, safer, and more scalable alternative to meet the increasing demands of the logistics industry.
SlipBots: A Revolutionary Approach to Automation
Unlike other automated systems, SlipBots are designed to handle any type of freight at any dock without requiring infrastructure modifications or complex IT integrations. Their ease of deployment and broad applicability have made SlipBots a highly attractive option for businesses looking to enhance operational efficiency.
One such example is Valeo, a global leader in automotive parts manufacturing. By integrating SlipBots into its operations, Valeo reduced trailer load/unload times from 30 minutes to just five minutes, increased dock throughput by six times, and cut forklift traffic by eight times. This transformation not only boosted productivity but also significantly improved safety at the loading dock.
“Slip Robotics makes our lives easier and proves that automation doesn’t have to be difficult,” said Lou D’Allura, Productivity Manager at Valeo. “It’s the real deal.”
Driving Innovation in Supply Chain Automation
The demand for greater automation in the supply chain has never been more critical, driven by labor shortages, rising costs, and the need for faster delivery times. Slip Robotics is addressing these challenges head-on with solutions that deliver immediate value.
“Modernizing loading and unloading is an enormous problem waiting to be solved. Slip Robotics is driving a level of change in the supply chain industry not seen since the containerization of sea freight,” said James Hardiman, General Partner at DCVC. “Their solutions are not just theoretical—they work, and they deliver value and scale today.”
Slip Robotics has raised a total of $45 million to date, with participation from prominent investors such as Eve Atlas, Tech Square Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Overline, and Pathbreaker Ventures, all of whom joined the Series B round. This latest funding positions the company to accelerate its growth, expand its product offerings, and enhance its ability to transform logistics operations across industries.
Expanding for the Future
With the new funding, Slip Robotics plans to scale its team, increase deployments, and invest in research and development. These initiatives aim to further refine its products and deliver even greater value to customers. By addressing one of the most labor-intensive aspects of logistics, Slip Robotics is poised to become a leader in supply chain innovation.
“Slip’s solutions don’t just represent the future—they solve today’s challenges. We’re moving freight faster, more safely, and at a lower cost for industry-leading brands across the supply chain,” said Chris Smith, CEO of Slip Robotics.
About Slip Robotics
Slip Robotics empowers businesses with automated solutions that enable trucks to be loaded and unloaded in just five minutes. The company’s SlipBot robots-as-a-service platform offers unmatched versatility, handling any freight, at any dock, with no infrastructure changes or IT integrations required. SlipBots are used in 24/7 production operations by major manufacturers and logistics providers across North America, including John Deere, GE Appliances, Nissan, and Valeo.
About DCVC
DCVC is a deep tech venture capital firm that invests in transformative technologies addressing trillion-dollar real-world challenges. With billions of dollars in assets under management, DCVC partners with visionary founders to build category-defining businesses across a range of industries.
