Narwal

Narwal Robotics was founded in 2016 by Zhang Junbin and is known for shipping one of the first robot vacuum-mops with a self-cleaning base station, a concept it launched via Kickstarter. The company targets the high-end consumer market with its Freo and Flow lines, which automatically wash and dry their own mops, empty dust, and refill water. Headquartered in China with operations spanning Shenzhen and Dongguan and a US-facing presence to support its North American business, Narwal sells in more than 30 markets and ranks among the top global manufacturers in the smart-vacuum category alongside Roborock and Ecovacs. The company has reported rapid overseas growth, including a large jump in international revenue. In April 2025 Narwal raised about $100 million at a reported $2.4 billion valuation ahead of a planned pre-IPO round, with investors including Tencent and the Beijing Robot Industry Development Investment Fund. Reported cumulative funding is around $116 million.