Physical AI Startups: Building, Scaling and Raising Global Capital
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and into the physical world—transforming robotics, autonomy, manufacturing, logistics, mobility, infrastructure, and other major industries.
Join us for a special online session with Doug Griffin, Founder and Managing Partner of Spatial Capital, exploring Physical AI trends, emerging investment opportunities, and what it takes to build and fund an investable Physical AI startup.
The first part will cover the evolution of Physical AI, Spatial Capital’s investment thesis, and why promising opportunities may emerge outside Silicon Valley.
The second part will focus on founders: commercialization, technical defensibility, pilots, global scaling, investor positioning, and raising international capital.
There will be no startup pitching. Participants can ask questions directly during the live audience Q&A.
Agenda
Welcome and Speaker Introduction
Physical AI Trends and Market Evolution
Spatial Capital’s Investment Thesis
Global Opportunities Beyond Silicon Valley
Building and Scaling Physical AI Startups
Raising Global Capital
Audience Q&A
Closing Remarks
Featured Speaker
Doug Griffin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Spatial Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in Physical AI, spatial computing, computer vision, autonomy, and robotics.
Doug brings approximately 30 years of experience in computer vision, AI, and company building. He founded four technology companies and achieved three exits, including acquisitions by Apple and Roblox.
What You Will Learn
How Physical AI is evolving as an investment category
Which industries and markets offer significant opportunities
What investors evaluate in Physical AI startups
How founders can commercialize complex technology
How to build credibility through pilots and early validation
How to position and prepare for global fundraising
Who Should Attend
LPs, VCs, and emerging fund managers
Physical AI, robotics, and industrial AI founders
Deep-tech, hardware, and computer-vision startups
Corporate innovation and industry leaders
Researchers, engineers, and ecosystem builders
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