General InformationGROOVE X is a Tokyo-based robotics company founded in 2015 with approximately 100-150 employees that develops AI-powered emotional companion robots, most notably LOVOT.
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised over $100 million in funding including Series C rounds led by investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund and other prominent venture capital firms focused on robotics and AI.
Leadership & TeamCEO Kaname Hayashi founded GROOVE X after leaving Sony; the team includes roboticists and AI specialists with backgrounds in consumer electronics and autonomous systems.
Recent ActivityLOVOT continues commercial expansion in Japan and international markets, with ongoing development of emotional AI capabilities and recent partnerships focused on retail and elderly care applications.