# Dispatch

> Sidewalk delivery-robot startup acquired by Amazon to seed Scout autonomous delivery.

## Why it is interesting

Tiny a16z-led seed preceded stealth Amazon acquisition — classic American Dynamism robotics exit path before Scout scaled.

## Profile

- **Stage:** other
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** robotics
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (Apr 2016): $2M led by a16z; Precursor Ventures participated (TechCrunch)
- Acquired by Amazon (~2017) for Scout delivery robot program
- Co-investors: Precursor Ventures named in press but not in VCT fund directory

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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