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Opentrons

The physical execution layer for autonomous science.

Company snapshot

Stage
Series E
Funding
Series E · $40M · Oct 29, 2026
Status
published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026
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What they're building

The physical execution layer for autonomous science. Opentrons connects AI models to open laboratory robots, turning experiment design, execution, and structured results into a continuous learning loop for autonomous science.

Founders

William Canine

Co-founder

Chiu Chau

Co-founder

Nicholas Wagner

Co-founder (former)

Foundation model usage

Editorial estimates from product descriptions. Model providers and actual usage are not confirmed.

Inferred architecture
Agentic loops
Estimated model demand
High intensity

NYC footprint

Documented NYC location
45-18 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101 · Current occupancy not confirmed; see sources below.

Funding

Latest funding: Series E · $40M · Oct 29, 2026. Lead investor: Avego.

Sources & location evidence

Open research desk ↗

Profile source review: 2026-11-04. Current AI product, canonical identity, active operations and NYC presence. Funding not rechecked unless a linked funding correction is recorded. Current independent company, Opentrons Labworks Inc. October 29, 2026 primary release verifies $40M Series E led by Avego and explicitly NYC headquarters. Current Flex docs resolve office at 45-18 Court Square West in Long Island City, Queens. AI is now core strategy: AI designs, runs and improves experiments on open robots; distinguish from pure software companies. Current CEO is James Atwood, not cofounder William Canine or former CEO Jon Brennan-Badal. YC lists all three founders; current company leadership identifies Canine and Chau as cofounders. Aggregate total funding omitted.

Long Island City, Queens · verified headquarters

45-18 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101. Current occupancy not confirmed. Primary product documentation supplies office business information and office hours. Long Island City is named directly. October 29, 2026 company release calls it open AI-native laboratory automation and explicitly states NYC headquarters. Do not use its old 20 Jay Street Brooklyn address.

Opentrons Flex: Support and Contact Information ↗

Source checked 2026-11-03

Notes

Opentrons is tagged infra based on buyer clarity, repeat workflow activity, public activity, and fit with the AI Atlas map.

Hiring

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