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1x competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to 1x among robotics companies — ranked by similarity to what 1x actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About 1x
1x operates an online curated photo gallery and community platform that provides portfolio building, expert feedback, certificates, and art sales for photographers.
1x at a glance
1x is a robotics company headquartered in Germany. It has raised at least $125M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series B, raised $100M in January 2024. Xcout tracks 5 named people at 1x, including Hidenori Sono (President and CEO 1x Japan). Xcout recorded 68 job postings from 1x in the last 90 days, naming tools such as SAP, Odoo, NetSuite.
1x leadership
- Hidenori SonoPresident and CEO 1x Japan
- Petter WallgrenCOO
- Casper SeedorffCCO
- Ralf StelanderFounder and CEO
- Jacob JovelouFounder and CTO
1x funding rounds
At least $125M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | $100M | 7 named | |
| Series A | $25M | 7 named |
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Hiring at 1x
Xcout recorded 68 job postings from 1x in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since August 2026.
Tools named in 1x's job postings
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Top 12 1x competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to 1x by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Art & Culture
USEUM operates an interactive online fine art gallery and museum platform that offers copyright-free images, digital art e-cards, wallpapers, and a space to discover both famous and emerging artists.
Hobbies & Community
GUNSTA Inc. operates an online community platform where users can post, share, and explore user-created plastic model (Gunpla) works.
Environmental & Ecological Services
Project Noah operates an online wildlife community and citizen science platform designed to document global species through photography. The platform serves nature enthusiasts, photographers, educators, and researchers by hosting wildlife spottings, educational resources, and nature missions.
Art & Illustration
Toonpool operates an online community and licensing platform for cartoon pictures and caricatures by international artists.
Art & Culture
DailyArt offers a mobile application and digital platform that delivers daily fine art pieces and curated art history stories to users worldwide.
Art & Culture
Kubikum is an online platform and register for contemporary art that enables artists to protect, present, and sell their creative works.
Design & Creative Services
Noun Project operates a large online platform offering royalty-free vector icons, stock photos, and design plugins for creators and businesses.
Photo Sharing Service
Photozou operates a popular online photo sharing and community platform in Japan that allows users to upload and share unlimited images.
Art Auctions
Paddle8 was a New York City-based online auction house and marketplace specializing in fine art and luxury collectibles, including post-war and contemporary art, photography, and prints. The company facilitated the buying and selling of works through its digital platform before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2020.
Casting and Talent Agency
In The Picture Group operates an online casting and booking platform connecting actors, extras, candidates, and audiences with jobs in film, television, and commercials.
Fine Art Reproductions and Custom Portraits
1st Art Gallery is an online retailer specializing in handmade oil painting reproductions and custom portrait creation from photos.
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