RISE Robotics

Name: RISE Robotics
Address: 1 Union Square, Somerville, MA, 02143, US
Telephone: +16178632521
Price range: $

Electrifying Heavy Machinery

The leader in high-performance and cost-effective electric linear actuation solutions, RISE® helps machine designers embrace high-efficiency, fuel-saving actuation solutions that compete with hydraulic cylinders. Designed for medium and heavy-duty applications, Beltdraulic™ provides fuel and emissions reductions, improves productivity, and extends machine life.

06/02/2026

Last week, RISE HQ became a focus of Boston's hard tech scene.

We hosted a Robotics & Hard Tech Demo Night at RISE HQ in Somerville as part of Boston Tech Week, and the response blew us away.

250+ attendees packed our lab at 1 Union Square to watch hardware in motion: engineers who've spent decades in industrial equipment, investors hunting for the next industrial breakthrough, and founders building the future of hard tech. ⚡⚙️

Joining us for demos were Boston-based companies doing serious work across aerospace, AI, robotics, and advanced healthcare: bluShift Aerospace, nucleusRx, Nexterity, Endox, and Vatn Systems.

At RISE, we’re proving that heavy machinery doesn't have to run on hydraulic oil and diesel. Getting 250+ robotics enthusiasts into our lab, watching Beltdraulic™ actuate in real time, changes minds at scale.

Powering this mission is a dedicated team from top-tier institutions, $9.7M in revenue, $2.5M in bookings, a $3M U.S. Air Force TACFI contract extension, and 2,700+ investors across 73 countries. 🌍
Boston Tech Week confirmed interest and momentum are at a high, and we couldn’t be more excited to be building with all of you on this journey. 🦾

A very limited number of early bird terms are still available in our Reg CF round as we work to confirm reservations - that means if you invest today there is a chance you may still get these discounted terms. On the Reg D side (min $5K), we have less than 130 spots left at the early bird terms ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04jPYnN0

Here's to building the machines the world actually needs.

05/27/2026

Robotics & Hard Tech Demo Night is bringing together a group of companies building real technology, solving hard problems, and pushing innovation forward right here in our ecosystem.

We’re excited to have the following companies joining us to demo tomorrow at RISE HQ:
bluShift Aerospace
NucleausRX
Nexterity
Endox
vatn systems

From robotics and AI to aerospace and advanced healthcare technology, these teams are doing important work, and we’re excited to demo alongside them while bringing together builders, investors, engineers, and operators who care deeply about the future of hard tech.

Learn more and join the waitlist here https://hubs.ly/Q04j6s700

05/26/2026

Another podcast in the books!

CEO Hiten Sonpal joined host Rohit Mal on the Life Self Mastery Podcast to talk about his path from iRobot – where his teams shipped 9M+ units and generated $2B+ in revenue – to his journey leading RISE and replacing century-old hydraulics with Beltdraulic™ technology that's 3X faster, 3X more efficient, and zero emissions.

They also talked about crowdfunding strategy, why liftgates are the right beachhead into a massive market, and what it actually means to have 2,500+ retail investors as partners in this mission.

Tune in to the end for his one piece of advice for tackling this industry. 🤖

🎧Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hSXz60

We're proud to be part of the conversation about how industrial technology can be reimagined from the ground up, and we're just getting started. 🦾

Invest in RISE today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hSYYb0

05/23/2026

A hydraulic pin issue delayed Starship V3 launch at T-40 seconds this week.

It’s a reminder that even the world’s most advanced systems still rely on century-old fluid power infrastructure.

At RISE, we’re building a different path forward with Beltdraulic™:
⚡ Fluid-free
⚡ Electrically driven
⚡ Digitally controlled
⚡ Built for next-generation machines

Hydraulics changed the world. But the future won’t run on oil.

If SpaceX had used Beltdraulic tech, this wouldn’t have happened.

05/22/2026

Yesterday we shared that we had $95K left in early bird pricing. We're now down to less than $45K, so we wanted to give anyone who was still hoping to get in at these terms a heads up.

This will be the last opportunity for non-accredited investors to secure the same terms as the last round.

👉 Invest or increase your stake at https://hubs.ly/Q04hGq800

05/21/2026

Investor interest remains strong and we were the #15 most raised Reg CF campaign across all platforms last week according to Kingscrowd! We now have less than $95K left in early bird pricing.

This is a special allocation we set aside at the same terms as the last round to accommodate the overflow of investments with a $250 minimum.

On the Reg D side, we have less than 145 spots left. The Reg D is another opportunity to get the same pricing as the last round with an investment minimum of $5K.

🚨The window of opportunity to lock in discounted terms is closing quickly. Invest or increase your stake: https://hubs.ly/Q04hz2Xz0

We are incredibly grateful to all of our 2,700 investors for fueling our development. Let’s keep rising! 🦾

05/19/2026

We’re now just ONE week away from our first open house this year, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you back into RISE HQ!

As a reminder, join us on May 28th for a Hard Tech Demo Night and Open House. This is your first chance to walk through our Somerville facility, see Beltdraulic™ technology running live, and spend the evening with investors, engineers, founders, and operators who are excited about the transition to electric and automation solutions in industrial technology.

📍 RISE Robotics, 1 Union Square, Somerville, MA
🗓 Thursday, May 28th
⏰ 3:30 PM (Demos start 4:00 PM) to 8:30 PM

We're also opening demo spots to other robotics and hard tech companies, so the room will be full of builders across the ecosystem.

Register for you & a guest today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hdk-F0

See you there 🦾

05/15/2026

D3VC, a data-driven venture firm led by crowdfunding pioneer Sherwood Neiss, invested in RISE and wrote an investment memo detailing their conviction.

D3VC’s team uses machine learning to analyze over 10,000 crowdfunding deals, and RISE stood out as a top opportunity for breakout returns. Their in-depth memo breaks down why they invested and have conviction in our potential, covering our market opportunity, competitive landscape, and investment structure.

📌 Their verdict: Strong Buy

Here’s what stood out to them about the opportunity:

✅ Massive market opportunity with mandatory industry transition
✅ Proven technology validated by world record achievement
✅ Government credibility through Air Force contract selection
✅ Experienced management with relevant scaling experience
✅ Clear commercialization path
✅ Attractive risk-adjusted returns with 10-25x potential

“RISE Robotics presents a compelling investment opportunity at the intersection of industrial electrification, automation, and government contracting.”

📖 Read the full memo here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gNKLm0

⚠️ Early bird terms for this round- the same terms D3VC invested at - are selling out fast. Invest or increase your investment before we run out: https://hubs.ly/Q04gN_6s0

05/13/2026

We’re two weeks out from our Robotics & Hard Tech Demo Night, and a lot has been happening inside the lab. ⚙️

If you've read about Beltdraulic™ technology but haven't seen it in action, May 28th is your chance. Experience a rare behind the scenes look inside the RISE lab featuring live demos and conversations with our team.

We also have 2 spots left for other Boston-based deep tech startups who would like to showcase their technology at the event.

📍 Location: RISE Robotics, 1 Union Square, Somerville, MA
🗓 Date: Thursday, May 28th, Doors 3:30 PM, Demos 4:00 PM

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gpY8k0

Bring someone who's been curious about what we're working on! We'd love to show them in person.

05/11/2026

Don't miss our first public investor webinar since opening the new round, happening live tomorrow at 12pm ET.

Investor demand continues to surge and we were featured as the #1 raise on Wefunder AGAIN last week! With less than 150 spots left in the Reg D and $165K left in early bird terms in Reg CF, the window to get the same terms as the last round is closing fast.

If you’re new to RISE or considering increasing your position, this webinar is a chance to ask questions and hear directly from CEO Hiten Sonpal on our commercial progress and why we’re raising now.

The details:
🗓 RISE Investor Webinar
📍 Monday, May 12 | 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
🎤 Hosted by RISE CEO Hiten Sonpal
🎟️ Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04g602g0

Looking forward to seeing you there!

⌛Secure your early bird terms or Reg D spot before the webinar: https://hubs.ly/Q04g6gz40

Here’s to building smarter, faster, safer, and cleaner machines – together! 🦾

Address

1 Union Square
Somerville, MA
02143

Telephone

+16178632521

Website

http://www.riserobotics.com/

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