Robotics / Physical AI

RLWRLD

Robotics foundation models for dexterous manipulation, deployed in real factories and warehouses in Korea, Japan and the US.

Location
San Francisco
Hybrid · 2 roles
Team size
51-200
Founded 2024
Total raised
$40.8M
Seed · last round Feb '26
Salary range
$180–220k
+ equity · 1 of 2 roles
Visa
Visa transfers only
all 2 roles

Open positions · 2

About RLWRLD

RLWRLD addresses a critical challenge in robotic automation by developing Robotics Foundation Models that enable autonomous systems to perform complex manipulation tasks with physical dexterity. The company stands out as one of the few RFM developers actively deploying real-world solutions in customer facilities across Korea, Japan, and the US, demonstrating proven execution beyond research and development. Founded by serial deep tech entrepreneurs with successful exits, RLWRLD brings significant expertise to the rapidly evolving robotics sector. Based in San Francisco, the company is positioned at the forefront of advancing autonomous manipulation capabilities for industrial applications.

Culture & values

Work with a team that has deep expertise in Robotics, and AI

Founders are serial deep tech entrepreneurs, having exited previous deep tech start-ups to companies like Intel

Funding

$40.8Mtotal raised

Apr '25Feb '26
  • Feb 2026 · Seed
    $26M
  • Apr 2025 · Seed
    $14.8M

Company at a glance

Founded2024
Location
San Francisco, United States
Websiterlwrld.ai
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The team at RLWRLD

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Hyungkyu Ryu

Kurly CTO, head of product

JA

Jeeyun Hensen Ahn

Chief Executive Officer at Sentence Inc.

Karthik Krishnamurthy

Strategy & Business Development Leader, Automotive & Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Carl Choi

Tech Investor

Hoon Lee

Japan Representative, RLWRLD Japan | Ex-BCG

Location

Team Composition

60 people
  • Engineering and Technical1 senior17
  • Research10
  • General Management7 senior7
  • Consulting5
  • Sales1 senior4
  • Operations3
  • Education2
  • Human Resources2

Life at RLWRLD

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