Altman-Backed Robot Delivery Startup Raises $80 Million in Funding

Coco Robotics, a startup that operates a fleet of cooler-sized delivery robots on wheels, has raised $80 million in funding from OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and other backers, a sign that automated delivery technology is advancing. The financing, which Coco Robotics plans to announce Wednesday, was led by venture capital firm SNR, with participation from investors including Pelion Venture Partners, Offline Ventures and one of Altman’s brothers, Max. With the new funding, Coco Robot