Rolo Robotics, a Singapore-based food robotics company, has raised US$3.45m in an oversubscribed seed round led by BEENEXT, with contributions from A2D Ventures, Seedstars, TIS Japan, Blueprint Ventures, SUTD Ventures, Antler, and Lotus One Investment. This funding will accelerate the deployment of Rolo’s fully autonomous micro-kitchens, which operate without on-site staff and offer 24/7 remote operability.
The company’s flagship product, MAYA 3.0, integrates robotic arms, multi-appliance coordination, and real-time heat control, all managed by the ChefOS orchestration software. These micro-kitchens are already operational in high-footfall areas across Singapore, such as campuses and transit hubs, where traditional food and beverage (F&B) services struggle to maintain profitability.
Rolo Robotics plans to expand internationally, with its first rollout in Australia scheduled for 2026. The company aims to establish 20–30 autonomous micro-kitchens in Singapore by 2026, creating a connected network of robotic kitchens. These kiosks are designed to be modular and white-label-ready, allowing quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to open new locations without the need for traditional kitchen infrastructure.
Ankit Upadhyay, General Partner at A2D Ventures, highlighted the challenges of the food robotics sector, stating, “Rolo has solved the hard engineering problems most only prototype. They’re not just building kiosks—they’re building food infrastructure.”
Co-founder and CEO Ravi Nahappan expressed confidence in the future of human-robot collaboration in food service, emphasising the potential for affordable, customisable, and fresh food offerings. The new funding will support Rolo’s expansion in Singapore and Australia, enhancing its technology and engineering capabilities.
