Roboze Secures Investment from Rule 1 Ventures to Expand AI-Driven Manufacturing

Mar 9, 2026
Roboze has received funding from Rule 1 Ventures to expand its AI-integrated distributed manufacturing platform across the US, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on defense and critical infrastructure applications.

Roboze has received an investment from Rule 1 Ventures to accelerate the expansion of its AI-driven distributed manufacturing platform, announced in a press release. The funding will support the company's operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, enabling localized production of components for defense and critical infrastructure sectors.

Roboze develops advanced manufacturing systems that integrate additive manufacturing hardware, proprietary materials science, and software-driven process intelligence with embedded Physical AI. This combination supports the production of complex, high-performance parts for aerospace, defense, energy, and other mission-critical industries.

Rule 1 Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital firm led by national security leaders including James A. Winnefeld Jr. and Todd Ehrlich, focuses on technologies that strengthen defense and industrial resilience. Additional investors in the round include Privcorp Ventures, Invariant LLC’s Heather Podesta, Gary Ang, Tholus Capital, the Ferrari Family Office, and existing shareholders such as Federico Faggin and Rialto Venture Capital.

The investment will help Roboze expand its Smart Factory network, providing distributed and on-demand manufacturing capabilities that address supply chain vulnerabilities and improve industrial readiness in strategic sectors.

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