Ukrainian venture syndicate Toloka.vc has announced a new investment in U.S.-based robotics company Lucid Bots. The investment amounts to $745,000. The funds will be allocated to expanding production and sales, advancing autonomous algorithms for robots and drones, and transitioning to a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which предусматриes providing robotic solutions on a subscription basis.
Lucid Bots develops solutions for so-called “3D jobs” — Dirty, Dull, and Dangerous tasks — automating processes traditionally performed by humans at height or in hazardous environments. According to the company, its robots complete tasks five times faster than humans and eliminate fall risks entirely, enabling customers to achieve payback within just a few months of operation.
Over the next three years, Lucid Bots aims to increase revenue to $100 million and fully transition to the RaaS model. The company believes this business format will enhance its attractiveness for potential M&A transactions or a public listing, while also delivering strong returns for investors. Lucid Bots is building its own industrial robotics platform in the United States, including in-house electronics and mechanical development, localizing supply chains, and seeking to minimize reliance on imports.
Lucid Bots’ product portfolio includes the Sherpa drone for façade cleaning, the Lavo Bot ground robot, and the Power Tether module, which provides continuous power supply. All devices operate on the company’s proprietary LucidOS operating system, enabling rapid deployment and updates of autonomous algorithms.
The team brings together robotics, artificial intelligence, and operations management specialists with experience at leading U.S. technology companies. Lucid Bots estimates its total addressable market at over $300 billion. In 2025, the company doubled its revenue to more than $10 million and plans to transition to a subscription model starting in 2026 to increase accessibility of its solutions and improve revenue predictability.
Toloka.vc was founded in 2023 by Taras Kyrychenko, Ihor Shoifot, and Oleksandr Kolb. The syndicate объединяет more than 1,900 investors and has completed 24 investments totaling over $25 million in high-growth technology companies with IPO or strategic exit potential.
