Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies, has invested in Xemelgo, a leader in cloud-based RFID software. Xemelgo’s platform uses AI, cloud technology, and RFID to automate manufacturing, providing real-time visibility and control over operations, inventory, and assets.
As a Zebra Premier ISV partner, Xemelgo’s software integrates easily with Zebra’s hardware. This funding will support Xemelgo’s expansion into new industries, enhance its AI capabilities, and grow its development team.
This investment aligns with Zebra’s focus on digital transformation, as 92% of manufacturers prioritize it. With over 100 factory deployments, including clients like Yamaha and SEKISUI Aerospace, Xemelgo aims to minimize errors, increase efficiency, and reduce waste in connected factories.
KEY QUOTES:
“With Zebra Ventures as a strategic partner, we’re embedding our smart manufacturing platform deeper into industrial workflows. This investment will accelerate our roadmap and help more businesses eliminate manual processes, reduce waste, and gain real-time operational insights.”
Rich Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO, Xemelgo
“We are committed to helping our customers achieve greater visibility, efficiency, and accuracy through intelligent automation. Advanced RFID software is a critical enabler for smarter decision-making. We look forward to our continued collaboration with Xemelgo to drive innovation that empowers businesses to improve their operations every day.”
Andy Zosel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Intelligent Automation, Zebra Technologies
“Xemelgo is a clear innovator in smart manufacturing, and its platform complements Zebra’s product portfolio. This investment supports our strategy to accelerate intelligent automation and real-time visibility across industrial operations, helping frontline workers harness the power of AI and automation to be more productive.”
Tony Palcheck, Vice President, Zebra Ventures
