XELA Robotics Receives Further Strategic Backing from Existing Investor FSR Angel 1 LPS to Accelerate Global Expansion and Advance Hardware-Agnostic Robotics Platform

XELA Robotics, a leading innovator in tactile sensing and robotics has received a new wave of strategic backing from its existing investor, FSR Angel 1 LPS (“FSR”), which is part of the FIVESTAR Capital Partners K.K. investment platform and managed by Rogers Investment Advisors K.K.

This continued support underscores strong confidence in XELA Robotics’ technology and long-term vision, as the company pursues sustained growth and further consolidates its position across global markets.

Accelerating Global Growth 

The investment will be used to support the company’s continued growth and to further consolidate its position across key markets, including North America, Europe, and its home market of Japan. XELA Robotics will focus on strengthening its commercial footprint, deepening strategic partnerships, and accelerating go-to-market initiatives in these priority regions.

Advancing a Hardware-Agnostic Robotics Platform 

XELA Robotics will also continue to enhance its hardware and software capabilities, with a particular focus on advancing its hardware-agnostic platform. By enabling seamless integration across a wide range of robotic systems—including grippers and humanoid platforms—the company allows customers to deploy tactile sensing solutions without being constrained by specific hardware configurations. This flexibility represents a key point of differentiation in an increasingly competitive robotics landscape.

Reinforcing Its Position in the Robotics Ecosystem 

As global demand for advanced robotics accelerates, interoperability and adaptability are becoming critical success factors. XELA Robotics’ platform-centric approach positions the company as a foundational technology provider, enabling next-generation robotic applications across industries.

Leadership Insights 

“We are excited to receive continued support from our existing investor, FSR,” said Alexander Schmitz, Founder and CEOof XELA robotics. “This backing reinforces our vision of building a hardware-agnostic robotics platform that can seamlessly integrate across diverse systems, from grippers to humanoids. As we expand globally, we remain committed to advancing tactile intelligence as a foundational layer for the next generation of robotics.” 

“We are proud to continue supporting XELA Robotics as it strengthens its position in the global robotics market,” said Basilius G. Dan, CEO of FIVESTAR Capital Partners and representative of the general partner of FSR. “As part of the FIVESTAR Capital Partners K.K. platform, XELA’s hardware-agnostic approach, combined with its strong execution, uniquely positions the company to become a key enabler in the evolving robotics ecosystem. We believe its technology will play a critical role in advancing next-generation robotics applications worldwide.”