AUBURN, AL — June 16, 2025 — Plains Edge Robotics, an Auburn-based developer of autonomous robotic systems for industrial manufacturers, announced today it has closed a $9 million Series A funding round led by Chattanooga-based Frontier Ventures, with participation from several strategic manufacturing sector investors. The company plans to use the capital to scale its engineering workforce, accelerate product development, and expand its commercial sales operations into new regional markets across the Southeast and Midwest. Plains Edge currently serves clients in automotive components, food processing, and consumer goods manufacturing. "This funding validates what our customers have known for years — that intelligent, adaptable robotics can dramatically reduce production downtime and labor costs without sacrificing quality," said Marcus Teel, founder and CEO of Plains Edge Robotics. "We're building the infrastructure to bring that advantage to hundreds more manufacturers." Founded in 2019 and headquartered near Auburn University's engineering campus, Plains Edge has grown to 47 employees and deployed robotic systems in more than 30 manufacturing facilities across eight states. The company reported 140% year-over-year revenue growth in 2024. The Series A raise brings total investment in Plains Edge Robotics to $13.2 million. The company expects to reach profitability by the fourth quarter of 2026. **About Plains Edge Robotics** Plains Edge Robotics designs and deploys autonomous robotic systems that help industrial manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and adapt to evolving production demands. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, the company serves clients across the automotive, food processing, and consumer goods sectors. Learn more at plainsedgerobotics.com. ---