Closer builds an industrial robotics platform that addresses conventional robots’ high deployment costs, complex installation and teaching processes, and task inflexibility. Its proprietary software layers—covering precise arm control, 3D vision AI, and an intuitive touchscreen interface—are integrated into commercial robot hardware to create turnkey ‘easy-to-use’ robot packages. The solution is already in use at major food conglomerates, cosmetics–pharmaceutical producers, and packaging material manufacturers. By lowering technical barriers, the company aims to broaden adoption across additional factories and industries. The newly raised capital will fund further product development, manufacturing scale-up, expanded sales, and after-sales support. Closer is headquartered in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, and focuses on accelerating factory automation throughout the country.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Dec 2025