# Foundry Robotics

> Foundry Robotics is a San Francisco startup building 'The Everything Factory' - an AI-first, assembly-focused contract manufacturer that uses Vision-Language-Action (VLA) foundation models to run flexible robotic assembly cells. Instead of retooling a line for every new product, Foundry aims to let general-purpose robots switch between building drones, robot dogs, battery packs and satellite components on demand. Founded in 2025 by ex-Ghost Robotics and Scale AI robotics lead Adarsh Kulkarni, the company positions itself as a dual-use manufacturer serving both commercial customers and the U.S. Department of Defense, backed by a seed round led by Khosla Ventures and Garuda Ventures.

- **Founded:** 2025
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Adarsh Kulkarni (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~15 employees
- **Products:** The Everything Factory, VLA-driven robotic assembly, Dual-use contract manufacturing
- **Notable:** Raised a seed round led by Khosla Ventures and Garuda Ventures, Founded by an ex-Ghost Robotics (acquired for $400M) and ex-Scale AI Head of Robotics, Publicly articulated the 'Everything Factory' thesis for generalized robotic assembly

## Products & services

- **The Everything Factory** — An AI-first, assembly-focused contract manufacturing operation built around flexible, modular robotic cells that can switch between different products without conventional retooling delays.
- **VLA-driven robotic assembly** — Generalized robotic assembly powered by Vision-Language-Action foundation models, fusing traditional controls with learned methods to run production workcells for low-to-mid volume, complex products.
- **Dual-use contract manufacturing** — Assembly services targeting products currently made abroad - such as drones, robot dogs, battery packs, and satellite components - for both commercial customers and the U.S. Department of Defense.

## Achievements

- Raised a seed round led by Khosla Ventures and Garuda Ventures
- Founded by an ex-Ghost Robotics (acquired for $400M) and ex-Scale AI Head of Robotics
- Publicly articulated the 'Everything Factory' thesis for generalized robotic assembly
- Positioned as a dual-use manufacturer serving both commercial and DoD demand

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Announced seed funding to build the 'Everything Factory,' led by Khosla Ventures and Garuda Ventures.
- **2026-06** — Registered Aquia Group LLC as its federal lobbying representative, underscoring its defense/dual-use strategy.

## Links

- Website: https://foundryrobotics.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundry-robotics
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/foundryrobotics

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Last updated: 2026-08-05