Augmodo
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle, WA, US
- Sectors
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Employees
- 59
- Total raised
- $58.8M SEC Form D filings Total of this company's SEC Form D filings
- Last round
- $21.2M · Jun 2026 SEC Form D
Augmodo unveils Owl Mini and Owl Pro sixth-generation Smartbadge wearable AI for physical workforce
Augmodo introduced the Owl Mini and Owl Pro, the sixth-generation Smartbadge devices designed as wearable physical AI assistants for the physical workforce.
Deep Cogito raises $43M Series A led by TQ Ventures to scale enterprise AI model training
Deep Cogito raised $43 million in a Series A led by TQ Ventures to scale model-training infrastructure and build software that adapts open-weight AI models to proprietary enterprise data and workflows. The San Francisco startup, founded by former Google AI search leads Drishan Arora and Dhruv Malrana, has now raised over $56 million and has tested its reinforcement-learning-based methods on models from 3B to 600B+ parameters.
Seattle Startup Augmodo Raises $21 Million to Expand Smartbadge Technology Beyond Retail to Warehouses and Hospitals
Seattle startup Augmodo raised $21 million to expand its Smartbadge, a wearable dual-camera device that monitors retail shelves, into warehouses, factories, and hospitals. The company, valued at $350 million, has seen 10x revenue growth and maps over 186 million square feet of retail space monthly.
Augmodo Raises $21M at $350M Valuation to Expand Wearable AI Platform Across Multiple Industries
Seattle-based Augmodo raised $21 million in a funding round led by TQ Ventures to scale its wearable AI platform, expanding beyond grocery retail into warehouses, hospitals, and other industries. The company plans to enhance its computer vision and machine learning capabilities and use the funds to hire engineers and support international growth.
Augmodo Raises $21 Million to Advance Wearable Spatial Computing and AI Inventory Tracking
Augmodo, a Seattle-based company specializing in wearable spatial computing devices and physical AI inventory tracking software, secured $21 million in funding. This investment will support the company's growth and product development.
Augmodo Raises $21M at $350M Valuation to Expand Smartbadge Spatial AI from Retail into Warehouses and Factories
Seattle startup Augmodo raised $21 million at a $350 million valuation to expand its AI-powered Smartbadge technology from retail shelves into warehouses, factories, delivery, and other parts of the physical workforce.
2026 GeekWire Awards Celebrate Innovation with Luis Poggi and Tracy Drinkwater Among Honorees
The 2026 GeekWire Awards honored innovators reshaping work, building, and learning with highlights including STEM Educator of the Year Tracy Drinkwater and CEO of the Year Luis Poggi. The event featured finalists discussing AI and innovation, plus a trivia segment celebrating 15 years of GeekWire Awards history.
Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
This week on the show: Conversations with finalists and special guests at the annual GeekWire Awards about AI, innovation, startups, and the forces reshaping their industries, plus a special trivia challenge marking GeekWire's 15th year hosting the event. Guests include: Luis Poggi, CEO of HouseWhisper AI, winner of CEO of the Year Tracy Drinkwater, founder of the Seattle Universal Math Museum, STEM Educator of the Year honoree Ryan James, CEO of Dopl Technologies, finalist for Startup of the Year Laura Ruderman, CEO of the Technology Alliance Ross Finman, CEO of Augmodo, finalist for Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year Mohammad Rastegari…
2026 GeekWire Awards Finalists Include AIM Intelligent Machines with $50M Funding and $4.9M Air Force Contracts for Autonomous Earthmovers
The 2026 GeekWire Awards announced finalists for Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year, highlighting startups innovating with autonomous heavy machinery, drones, spatial computing, and space robotics. Notable finalist AIM Intelligent Machines secured $50 million funding in 2025 and $4.9 million in U.S. Air Force contracts for autonomous earthmoving equipment.
Seattle Startups Stoke Space, Group14, TerraPower, and Helion Raise Over $2 Billion in Venture Capital for Space, Fusion, and Battery Technologies
Seattle-area startups in space, fusion energy, and battery technology have attracted significant venture capital recently, with companies like Stoke Space Technologies, Group14 Technologies, TerraPower, and Helion Energy raising hundreds of millions. This shift marks a move from the region's traditional focus on software toward hardware-driven innovation.
GeekWire 200 Q2 2025 Lists Top 10 Fast-Growing Pacific Northwest Startups in AI, Robotics, Energy, and More
The GeekWire 200 ranking highlights the fastest-growing private tech startups in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing innovators in AI, robotics, energy, and more for Q2 2025. This quarterly list, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, tracks regional tech development and emerging companies.
Augmodo Raises $37.5M to Scale Spatial AI Smartbadges for Retail Inventory Tracking with Chemist Warehouse
Augmodo, a Seattle-based startup, raised $37.5 million to advance its spatial AI technology that helps retail employees track inventory using smart badges. Their first major customer, Chemist Warehouse, quickly moved from pilot to full rollout, validating the technology and fueling investor confidence.
Seattle Startup Augmodo Raises $37.5M Led by TQ Ventures to Develop AI-Powered Smartbadges for Retail Inventory Management
Seattle-based startup Augmodo raised $37.5 million in a funding round led by TQ Ventures to develop Smartbadges, wearable tech for retail employees that uses AI to monitor inventory and improve store operations. Founded in 2023, Augmodo's technology provides real-time data on product availability and shelf status, enhancing productivity and customer experience.
Gennev Founder Jill Angelo Steps Down After Acquisition; Aurion Biotech CEO Replaced Following Alcon Majority Stake; Temporal Adds New Leadership
Jill Angelo, founder and CEO of menopause startup Gennev, stepped down following its acquisition by Unified Women’s Healthcare, while Aurion Biotech replaced CEO Greg Kunst with Arnaud Lacoste after Alcon acquired a majority stake. Temporal also announced leadership additions with Jim Cyb as president and Sahir Azam as an independent board member.
Seattle Startup Augmodo Raises $5.3M Seed Round to Improve Retail Inventory Tracking with Wearable Smartbadges
Augmodo, a Seattle startup, raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau to enhance retail inventory management using wearable Smartbadges and advanced technologies. Their system collects real-time shelf data to reduce costly out-of-stock and overstock issues in stores.
People
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Ross Finman Founder, Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
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Bradford Snow Executive (joined Augmodo)
