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Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei Invest in Heavy-Industry Robotics Company KEWAZO
MUNICH & HOUSTON, March 19, 2026--KEWAZO, the robotics company transforming heavy industry worldwide, today announced a new funding round backed by Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei, Benson Capital, Mana Ventures, Gaingels, and Atlas Ventures, alongside lead investor Schooner Capital and existing investors True Ventures and Cybernetix Ventures. Total funding now reaches $35M.
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