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Xpand
Xpand (formerly 1MRobotics) builds modular plug-and-play autonomous unmanned retail store units powered by AI, robotics, and computer vision. The system integrates real-time inventory management, loss prevention, and frictionless 24/7 checkout with zero staff. Units can be deployed or redeployed rapidly across locations by retailers. First European autonomous store launched in Vienna in September 2025.
HeadquartersTel Aviv, IL
Founded2021
Corporate funding$31M
Team11-50
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries A
FoundersEyal Yair (CEO)
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Israel
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Machineretail
Xpand Autonomous Store Unit
- 24/7 unmanned operation with AI computer vision and real-time inventory management
Plug-and-play autonomous retail pod with zero staff requirement
Claim source
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Extension
Round sourceSeries A
Ibex Investors, Emerge, Target Global, INT3
Round sourceSeed
Round sourceInvestors on recordIbex InvestorsEmergeTarget GlobalINT3Sound VenturesEntrée Capital Ventures
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2025-09-22Opened first European autonomous store in Vienna city centerBusiness Wire
2025-08-07Israeli Startup Xpand Raises $6M to Launch Autonomous Retail Stores Worldwide ↗Business Wire
2024-03-01Launched out of stealth with $25M total funding and Series A led by Ibex Investors and EmergeThe Globe and Mail / ACCESSWIRE
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Source ledger
4 unique public sources
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Israeli Startup Xpand Raises $6M to Launch Autonomous Retail Stores WorldwideBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
021MRobotics raises $16.5 million Series A for robotic dark storesCalcalist Tech · retrieved 2026-07-05
03Xpand Launches Autonomous Store in Vienna's City CenterBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
041MRobotics Launches Out of Stealth With $25m In Series A FundingThe Globe and Mail / ACCESSWIRE · retrieved 2026-07-05