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Tera AI
Builds a platform-agnostic, software-only visual spatial-reasoning and navigation stack that lets any robot navigate new environments using only its own camera — no prior mapping, extra sensors, or external signals. Trained on satellite-scale visual data; founded 2023 by Tony Zhang, formerly head of ML efforts on geospatial models at Google X. Seed capital funds first deployments onto real embedded devices.
HeadquartersSan Francisco, US
Founded2023
Corporate funding$8M
TeamNot listed
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typePhysical AI software
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed ($7.8M Mar 2025, co-led Felicis and Inovia Capital)
FoundersTony Zhang (CEO)
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Seed
Felicis, Inovia Capital, Caltech + Wilson Hill, Naval Ravikant
Round sourceInvestors on recordFelicisInovia CapitalCaltech + Wilson HillNaval Ravikant
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2025-03-19Emerged from stealth with $7.8M seed co-led by Felicis and Inovia to provide visual navigation for robotsTechCrunch
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