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Comment: trivia about different logos is not required and the rest is just routine announcements of funding rounds also of no interest. Theroadislong (talk) 10:38, 23 July 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: seems like PROMO Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 16:10, 24 June 2025 (UTC)
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| Company type | Private (SAS) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics, Logistics |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Renaud Heitz, Romain Moulin |
| Headquarters | Croix, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Revenue | €288.36 million (2024) |
| Website | https://www.exotec.com |
Exotec [eɡ.zo.tɛk] (formerly Exotec Solutions), is a French robotics company that designs and manufactures warehouse automation systems. Headquartered in Croix, Hauts-de-France, the company develops solutions combining autonomous mobile robots and warehouse management software. Founded in 2015 by engineers Renaud Heitz and Romain Moulin, Exotec has expanded internationally and was included in the French government's Next40 index in 2021. As of 2025, it operates in over 12 countries and has deployed more than 135 systems worldwide.
History
[edit]Exotec was established in 2015 by two former BA Systèmes engineers.[1] In its founding year, the company secured €340,000 in seed funding.[1]
The company’s primary product is a modular goods-to-person system using autonomous mobile robots known as "Skypods". These robots are coordinated via a software platform called "Fleet Control".[2]
Its first commercial implementation took place in 2017 with French e-retailer Cdiscount, at a fulfillment center in Bordeaux.[3] The collaboration earned the “David with Goliath” award in 2018.[4]
Exotec went through several funding rounds, raising €15 million in 2018,[5] $90 million in 2020,[6] and $335 million in 2022 in a Series D round led by Goldman Sachs.[7]
Financials
[edit]Exotec reported annual revenues of €157 million (2022), €285 million (2023), and €288 million (2024).[8][9]
Recognition
[edit]In 2018, Exotec and Cdiscount received the “David with Goliath” award for collaboration between a startup and a large enterprise.[4] [10] 2021, Exotec was included in the Next40 index of high-growth French technology companies.[11] In January 2022, Exotec was valued as France's 25th unicorn following a $335 million funding round, and an valuation of 2 Billion $ .[12] In 2024, the company was ranked 10th on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list of the most innovative private companies.[13]
Operations
[edit]As of 2025, Exotec operates in over 12 countries and maintains more than 135 active warehouse systems globally.[14]
Locations
[edit]- France – Lille (Headquarters)[15], Lyon (R&D lab)[16]
- Germany – Munich (Demo center)[17]
- USA – Atlanta (Demo center)[18]
- Japan – Tokyo (Demo center)[19]
- South Korea – Seoul (Demo center)[20]
- Austria – Graz (Office)[21]
Notable clients
[edit]Exotec serves clients in various countries and industries. In France, customers include Renault, which uses the Skypod technology in a logistics center in Villeroy,[22] as well as Decathlon, which employs Exotec systems in Europe and Canada.[23]
In the Netherlands, Ceva Logistics uses the technology for energy-efficient warehouse logistics,[24] while ILS Logistics in Poland operates the Skypod system.[25] OdPlus in Italy uses a similar goods-to-person system.[26]
In Spain, PCComponentes opened an automated logistics center with Exotec technology in 2023.[27] Dosenbach-Ochsner in Switzerland has been using the Skypod system since early 2024.[28]
In North America, clients include Gap Inc., which uses the system to optimize returns processes,[29] and Lane Automotive from Michigan, which installed a warehouse robotics system in 2024.[30]
In Asia, customers include Alps Logistics[31] and Uniqlo in Japan.[32] A second demo center was opened in Seoul, South Korea, in 2024.[33]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Exotec, Portrait of a 100% French Robot, L'Usine digitale, December 1, 2016
- ^ These six robots from start-ups appeal to retailers, L'Usine digitale, May 12, 2017
- ^ Cdiscount implements Exotec robots, L'Usine digitale, December 7, 2017
- ^ a b David with Goliath Award, L'Usine digitale, November 8, 2018
- ^ Exotec raises €15 million, L'Usine Digitale, June 12, 2018
- ^ Exotec raises $90 million, Le Figaro, September 29, 2020
- ^ Exotec becomes a French Tech unicorn, Les Echos, January 17, 2022
- ^ "Exotec Company Summary". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Legal information of EXOTEC". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Prix David avec Goliath". bain.com.
- ^ Next40 inclusion, L'Usine digitale, February 8, 2021
- ^ "Robotics Unicorn Exotec Secures $335M Series D at $2B Valuation". Builtin. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "Exotec robots hit a major milestone in 2024". CNBC. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec's warehouse robots surpass 1 million daily bin retrievals". 13 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Where Is Exotec's Headquarters?". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec opens a new R&D lab in Lyon". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec showcases robotics solutions at Munich Airport". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec expands Atlanta headquarters". 8 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec Opens Tokyo Demo Center". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Skypod showroom opens in Seoul". 23 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec opens branch in Austria". 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Renault Group automates logistics center with Exotec". 12 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Decathlon Canada adopts Exotec Skypod system". 25 May 2021. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Energy-neutral logistics in the Netherlands". 9 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Piórek, Emil (7 August 2023). "SKYPOD System at ILS". ILS Logistics. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "A goods-to-person system in Italy". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "PCComponentes logistics center" (in Spanish). 3 October 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Dosenbach and Exotec". 23 January 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Exotec Skypod System Adopted by Gap Inc". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Lane Automotive Installs Automated Warehouse Robotics System". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Alps Logistics Introduces SkyPod" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Could robotics be a solution for Japan's workforce needs?". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Skypod showroom opens in Seoul". 23 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
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