Oliver Mitchell

Oliver Mitchell is a partner at Arkenstone Venture Partners, a dual-use venture firm investing in defense technology, cybersecurity, automation, and AI-driven enterprise software, born out of Israel’s elite military units. Oliver is also a partner at ff Venture Capital, where he leads investments in robotics, artificial intelligence, drones, industrial automation, and climate tech, and builds strategic alliances with limited partners and corporate venture groups. A seasoned investor, Oliver boasts a proven track record of successful exits, including two IPOs (Novocure and Ekso Bionics), a $1.4 billion private equity sale of TripleLift, and high returns from recent transactions, including the acquisition of Scite.ai by Research Solutions (RSSS) and CardFlight’s growth equity round led by WestView Capital Partners. He currently serves on the boards of CivRobotics, Cambrian Robotics, and Paraspot, leveraging his deep tech expertise to scale transformative companies. Previously, he built and exited ventures such as Holmes Protection, AmeriCash, and RobotGalaxy, a national STEM-focused brand. As an Adjunct Professor at Sy Syms School of Business and the author of A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robots and AI, he continues to shape innovation, sharing insights on his blog as the “Robot Rabbi.“

Rovex and Sphaira: Pioneers of Autonomous Patient Transport

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Last month, I attended eMerge Americas hosted by Melissa Medina in Miami. The conference showcased South Florida’s burgeoning innovation engine, with startups promoting groundbreaking tech in healthcare, defense, AI, and hardware. An equally impressive plenum of speakers included household-name brand CEOs, generals, influencers, and even the President’s son. Everyone present felt the energy buzz, from … Read more

Drones & Robotics AI Summit 2026: Entering the Quantum Era of Autonomy

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Ghost Robotics crouching mechanical dog kicked off The Drones & Robotics AI Summit last month at Pillsbury’s NY offices. Watching Gavin Kenneally (CEO) present the Vision 60 and hearing about its hundreds of deployments with the US military, everyone in the packed house buzzed with excitement. Physical AI has finally come of age. According to … Read more

RealBotix’s Transition: From Adult Novelty to Embodied AI

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Walking through the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center last month, one was surrounded by humanoids. The majority of this mechanical theater came from China, with some standouts from Europe and the United States. One CES booth that drew attention featured RealBotix, presenting human-like models distinguished by their attractive facial features and lifelike … Read more

Richtech’s Dex: Revolutionizing Industry with Wheeled Humanoids

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Richtech Robotics focuses on developing humanoid-like robots such as Dex, a wheeled mobile robot designed for practical industrial use. With advancements in AI and partnerships with Nvidia, the company aims to address labor shortages by deploying robots in service industries. Their mission emphasizes collaboration between humans and robots to enhance operational efficiency.