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RJ Scaringe’s $12B startup streak keeps investors chasing his next move, including a surprise micromobility bet
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Published on 16 May 2026
His latest raise targets robotics that sounds oddly niche
Serial founder RJ Scaringe has pulled in more than $12.3 billion across three startups in under a decade, with investors still lining up for his newest bet. His latest venture, Mind Robotics, just raised $400 million, following earlier momentum from his electric micromobility startup Also, which took in $105 million in 2025 and surpassed $300 million total. Partners say the edge is Scaringe’s rare talent for engineering plus product design, paired with crisp, credible storytelling that sells the idea, not the ego.
- Scaringe has raised over $12.3 billion across three startups in under a decade
- Mind Robotics secured a $400 million round as investors continue piling in
- Also raised $105 million in 2025 and later surpassed $300 million total
- DoorDash is among Also’s backers, highlighting non-traditional investor interest
- Insiders credit Scaringe’s communication skill for making opportunities feel credible
- Scaringe runs multiple firms while traveling between Palo Alto, Irvine and factory sites
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