A.P. Moller – Maersk signs up for autonomous robots proof of concept with Dexory
A.P. Moller – Maersk has embarked upon a trial with Dexory, and now has its autonomous robots operating in a warehouse facility in Kettering, UK.
The proof of concept has been launched in continuation of Maersk Growth’s, the venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, investment in Dexory in its most recent funding round.
Andrei Danescu, Dexory’s CEO, says “It’s reassuring to see such trust placed in Dexory from globally recognised logistics leaders like Maersk. We’re looking forward to bringing it valuable data insights and expanding into other Maersk facilities.”
Funding round
Dexory, formerly known as BotsAndUs, recently secured a new round of angel investors.
This followed investment in 2022, when it bagged $13 million in a seed round led by Swiss venture capital firm Lakestar.
The new investors include Paul Dodd, Martin Bysh, and Thomas Bagge.
Dodd, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder, Huboo, brings over 20 years of experience working with robotics and supply chain with P&G, both in the UK and worldwide.
Bysh, meanwhile, is CEO and Co-founder at Huboo.
Bagge, CEO at Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), has worked with global supply chains for 25 years in both logistics and container shipping companies.
A large part of his career has been centred around digital transformation, process automation and deployment of new technologies.
The funding raised previously was used to expand and grow Dexory's data solutions, establish partnerships with industry leaders and experts to boost growth and product development, and expand the company's team.
Founded in 2015, Dexory works with the likes of Menzies Aviation, Huboo, and a number of other logistics and warehousing companies in the UK and across Europe.
Danescu comments: “I’m proud to welcome such industry leading expertise into Dexory. To secure this calibre of investors speaks volumes of their faith in the path we are on, and their guidance will help us continue to grow in 2023.”
“We’re sure their industry knowledge will help to shape our roadmap at Dexory, and maximise the capabilities of our tech.”
“Our unique approach to problem solving, which integrates smart AI technology and robotics, gives us confidence that we can unlock great benefits for our customers.”
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