Teleo

Retrofitting heavy equipment for remote control

Palo Alto, California, United States

About Teleo

Teleo transforms heavy equipment in the mining and construction sectors into remotely controlled robots. By retrofitting existing machinery with advanced technology, operators can control equipment from a safe location, such as an office, which significantly improves safety by keeping them away from hazardous environments. Teleo primarily serves clients in industries that rely on heavy machinery and face safety challenges. Unlike competitors that sell new machinery, Teleo focuses on retrofitting existing equipment, allowing clients to upgrade without the high costs of new purchases. The company generates revenue through the sale and installation of its retrofit technology, along with ongoing maintenance and support. Teleo's goal is to enhance both safety and operational efficiency, enabling operators to control multiple machines from one location, thus reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$35.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
1-10Employees

Risks

Integration of LLMs may face data privacy and security challenges.
Expansion into new industries may encounter regulatory and compliance issues.
Rapid scaling could strain operational capacity and affect service quality.

Differentiation

Teleo retrofits existing machinery, avoiding high costs of new equipment purchases.
Operators control multiple machines remotely, enhancing safety and productivity.
Focus on mining and construction sectors, addressing significant safety challenges.

Upsides

Raised $16.2M to scale deployments and enhance AI capabilities.
Partnerships with major suppliers like RDO Equipment Co. boost market penetration.
Expanding dealer network into Midwest, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Funding

Total raised$35.26 M
Latest valuation$81.00 M
StageSERIES_A
EARLY VC
11/30/2021
$8
$39.50 M
SEED
2/29/2020
N/A
$750.0 K