As part of our new service offerings in regards to startup scouting and technology assessments (Tech Matchmaker), we continuously keep our eyes on technology trends and re-access our positions almost daily.
One trend we have been following closely for the while is with robotic automation of a variety of services ranging from burger flipping to warehouse fulfillment robots. We firmly believed that this trend will continue to accelerate with the onset of lower cost robotics and minimum wage pressures, but mother nature decided to intervene.