GX
Groove X
Tokyo, Japan
Founded 2015
Quick Facts
Founded
2015 (11 years)
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Employees
100-200
Total Funding
$110M+
Type
commercial
Primary Focus
companion robots
About Groove X
Groove X developed LOVOT, an affectionate companion robot designed to provide emotional comfort. Founded by Kaname Hayashi (former SoftBank Pepper developer). $110M+ funding from Toyota-backed Mirai Creation Fund, INCJ, NTT DoCoMo. Acquired by Yusaku Maezawa (2022). 20,000+ units sold globally.
Key Products & Services
LOVOT
Key People
KH
Kaname Hayashi
Founder
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