If any tech sector has managed to withstand the recent slowdown of investor funding, it’s robotics. In 2021, VCs plowed more than $17 billion into robotics startups – nearly triple 2020. 

The pandemic – combined with labor shortages – fueled that spike. And, although a bit behind last year’s brisk pace, robotics startups received more than $5 billion dollars in funding in the first 5 months of 2022. It’s an exciting time for robotics as more companies look toward automated solutions to remain competitive. 

At TC Sessions: Robotics, three expert investors, Kelly Chen of DCVC, Bruce Leak of Playground Global and Helen Liang of FoundersX Ventures will discuss the areas — including agtech, food, manufacturing, medical and warehouse/fulfillment — where they see the most opportunities and growth potential. Plus, we’ll ask them what qualities they look for in a startup when it comes time to put their money on the line.

As funding has dried up for many startups, robotics have weathered the storm quite well. The pandemic has fueled investments in the category as more companies look toward automated solutions, and the trend shows no sign of slowing any time soon.

TC Sessions: Robotics is a free online event happening July 21. You can catch all of the sessions, join the robotics community for online speed networking, chats and one-on-one meetings. Simply register here for free.