Rice Robotics raises USD 7 million pre-Series A
Rice Robotics raised USD 7 million in pre-Series A funding to expand manufacturing in Hong Kong and grow in Japan.

Evidence notes
- Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Soul Capital, Audacy Ventures, Sun Hung Kai & Company and Cyberport HK participated in the round.
- Rice Robotics allocated part of the capital to a 13,000-square-foot production plant in Tsuen Wan.
- The company said the investment would strengthen manufacturing, supply-chain capacity and expansion in Japan.
Company context
Rice Robotics develops autonomous indoor robots for delivery, hospitality and facility services. Its systems combine navigation, fleet management and configurable compartments for deployments in hotels, offices, hospitals and commercial buildings.