Exwayz, an autonomous robotics startup, is addressing the navigation challenges faced by delivery robots, autonomous trucks, and warehouse machines operating in complex environments like ports, factories, tunnels, and dense urban areas. In such locations, GPS signals frequently drop or reflect, causing unreliable navigation.
Founded in 2021 by Hassan Bouchiba (CEO), Mathias Corsia (CTO), and Antoine Plat (COO), the company builds 3D perception and navigation software for autonomous systems. Its Exwayz SLAM technology— a real-time mapping and localisation solution—works seamlessly with any LiDAR-enabled robot and delivers GPS-free, centimetre-level accuracy.
The startup has now secured €1 million in a funding round led by CentraleSupélec Venture, which also includes a grant from the France 2030 i-Lab Innovation Competition. The 21st deeptech accelerator at Station F, in partnership with CentraleSupélec, also supports Exwayz. The company has also earned recognition as one of the Future 40 startups at Station F (2023) and holds BPI Deeptech certification.
“Our mission is simple: to make 3D localisation accessible to every manufacturer of autonomous systems. We want to break the glass ceiling still limiting robotics today and unlock new applications in industry, mobility, logistics, and safety,” explains Hassan Bouchiba, cofounder and CEO of Exwayz.
In Switzerland, scale-up Embotech relies on Exwayz SLAM to guide fully autonomous trucks within ports and logistics hubs where GPS performance is weak. In 2026, the Port of Rotterdam will deploy 30 autonomous trucks powered by Embotech and Exwayz to enhance container handling operations.
Boston-based geospatial data company Cyvl.ai, which serves more than 200 municipalities, uses Exwayz SLAM to produce highly accurate 3D maps of road networks. This capability supports the mapping of tens of thousands of kilometres of roads each year, enabling predictive maintenance and modernisation of infrastructure.
The newly raised capital will help the company expand its engineering team—especially in algorithms, 3D vision, and data science—and, moreover, advance its SLAM capabilities. It will also accelerate industrial deployments and, furthermore, enable the company to scale commercial operations in robotics, mobility, logistics, and industrial inspection through strategic partnerships and global pilot projects.
“Exwayz provides precise LiDAR-based localisation and mapping capabilities that strengthen our autonomous solutions. Their consistent quality, steady feature improvements and collaborative approach make them a valued technology partner,” says Giorgio Corbellini, COO of Embotech.
Daniel Pelaez, CEO of Cyvl.ai, adds: “Here at Cyvl, we’ve partnered with Exwayz to help power our SLAM pipelines to deliver robust, large-scale, and highly accurate 3D point clouds that fuel our solutions for cities. Exwayz software is reliable, and their support is top-notch.”
