Atoms
Build the machines that move civilization
About Atoms
Atoms was officially launched on 13 March 2026, but the company itself was built over nearly eight years in stealth under the name City Storage Systems, the business Travis Kalanick started after leaving Uber.
During that period, the company focused on solving operational problems in the food industry by developing businesses such as CloudKitchens, Otter, Lab37, Picnic, and ProFood Properties. As the technology expanded beyond food automation, the entire group was rebranded as Atoms to reflect a broader mission of applying AI, robotics, software, and infrastructure across heavy industries.
Today, Atoms operates through three business units: Atoms Food, Atoms Mining, and Atoms Transport. Unlike many robotics companies building humanoid robots, Atoms focuses on specialized industrial robots that perform one job exceptionally well in structured environments.
The company describes these as “gainfully employed robots” designed to automate food production, mining operations, and industrial transport. Its engineering teams combine robotics, computer vision, AI, hardware, real estate, and manufacturing to build complete physical automation systems rather than standalone software products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atoms?
Atoms is an industrial AI and robotics company founded by Travis Kalanick that develops specialized automation systems for industries such as mining, transportation, manufacturing, and food production.
Who founded Atoms?
Atoms was founded by Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber.
When was Atoms launched?
Atoms was officially launched on 13 March 2026 as the rebranded and expanded successor to City Storage Systems.
How much funding has Atoms raised?
Atoms has raised $1.7 billion in debt and equity financing, announced on 22 July 2026.
Who invested in Atoms?
The $1.7 billion financing round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Uber, while Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan provided financing.
What is Atoms' valuation?
Atoms has not publicly disclosed its valuation following its $1.7 billion financing round.
What industries does Atoms serve?
Atoms focuses on physical automation across mining, transportation, manufacturing, and food infrastructure through its Atoms Mining, Atoms Transport, and Atoms Food divisions.
