Breaker, a Sydney, Australia-based AI company focused on autonomous systems, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Main Sequence, an Australian venture capital firm backed by CSIRO, focusing on deep tech investments in areas like AI, biotech, space, and quantum computing. It supports early-stage companies with funding and strategic guidance.
Breaker Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered robotics software. This investment will allow Breaker to triple its team within six months and expand its presence in the United States, particularly in Austin, Texas, to support its defense clients.
About Breaker
Founded in 2023 by Matthew Buffa, Michael Irwin, and Vanja Videnovic, Breaker focuses on AI-powered robotics software, emphasizing autonomy through intelligent software rather than hardware improvements. The company develops artificial intelligence software that enables robots to function more like humans—making decisions autonomously, adapting to changing environments, and collaborating effectively with each other and human operators. Breaker collaborates with SensorOps, Airvolute, and AIML to advance defense-focused robotics innovations. Initially targeting defense, Breaker plans to expand into security, rescue, agriculture, and mining.
Funding Details
Company: Breaker
Raised: $2.0M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: Main Sequence
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Company Website: https://www.breakerindustries.com/
Software Category: AI & Robotics
Source: https://www.breakerindustries.com/blog-article/breaker-secures-2m-to-scale-ai-agents-in-robotics