What VersaTile Automation does

VersaTile Automation is a UK-based robotics company that develops modular warehouse automation systems built on proprietary moving tile technology. Founded in 2024 as a spin-out from Tharsus Group, the company addresses the warehousing and logistics sector with an AI-driven "intelligent floor" system in which every storage location becomes an active, dynamic cell capable of concurrent, real-time movement of goods. Its product line consists of VersaTile Matrix, a multi-layer 3D tiled system for tote sortation, sequencing, and high-intensity e-commerce picking, and VersaTile Grid, a 2D tiled system for cage, dolly, and pallet sortation. Both products share a common software platform and AI engine that embeds real-time, actionable machine learning into every SKU and storage location, with claimed self-learning and self-healing behaviour.

The commercial model centres on enterprise hardware sales paired with collaborative system integration and design services. Pricing is quote-based under multi-year contracts, and deployments are characterised by joint solution design rather than standardised off-the-shelf sale. Target customers are large logistics operators, e-fulfilment providers, grocery and retail distribution centres, and general supply-chain operators; documented outcomes include up to 3x increases in pick rates, approximately 50% reductions in space requirements and pick labour, and an investment payback typically under two years. The only publicly confirmed deployment is with Wincanton PLC, with additional market validation provided by StrongPoint through a published testimonial.

VersaTile operates from Birmayne House, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, supported by a hybrid team of approximately 14 professionals spanning robotics engineering, software development, AI, manufacturing, finance, HR, and operations. The company launched with an £8 million seed round led by Tharsus Group in June 2024 and is initially focused on the UK market. Distribution is via a direct enterprise sales motion, with no external channel partners or systems integrators disclosed beyond the strategic relationship with Tharsus Group, which serves as both parent and lead investor.

Name

VersaTile Automation

Legal name

VersaTile Automation

Website

https://versatileautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VersaTile Automation is a UK robotics company that builds AI-driven modular warehouse automation systems using proprietary moving tile technology, targeting enterprise logistics operators, e-fulfilment providers, grocery distributors, and general supply-chain operators through its Matrix and Grid product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Systems

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Warehouse Automation Systems (AS/RS, Shuttle Systems, Vertical Lift Modules) (IMAHABAK)

Keywords

• Warehouse automation
• Robotic systems
• Modular automation
• Warehouse robotics
• AI warehouse platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Blyth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehouse Automation Systems: Sale of VersaTile Matrix and Grid automation systems comprising tiles and software platform. Systems are configured for customer-specific warehouse applications.
2. System Integration and Implementation: Collaborative solutions where company works closely with customers to design, model and deliver automation solutions. Includes installation and IT integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VersaTile Automation designs, manufactures, and sells modular warehouse automation systems — the VersaTile Matrix and VersaTile Grid — composed of reconfigurable physical tiles, embedded AI, and a proprietary software platform. The company sells these configured automation systems and provides professional integration services to enterprise customers operating large-scale fulfilment and distribution warehouses.

Product overview

VersaTile Automation offers an AI-driven modular warehouse automation system comprising two core hardware products—Matrix and Grid—which share a common software platform and AI engine. Matrix is a 3D multi-layer tiled system for tote sortation, sequencing, and high-intensity picking. Grid is a 2D tiled system for cage, dolly, and pallet handling. Both products leverage the same AI engine that embeds real-time actionable intelligence into every SKU and location, enabling dynamic material handling where every item can be moved concurrently and immediately.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VersaTile Matrix: Multi-layer tiled system for tote sortation, sequencing, and presentation, configured in 3D space.
• VersaTile Grid

Products and services

• VersaTile Matrix A modular warehouse automation system combining reconfigurable physical tiles with the VersaTile software platform and AI engine. Configured for customer-specific warehouse applications such as e-commerce, grocery, and retail distribution operations.
• VersaTile Grid A modular warehouse automation system combining reconfigurable physical tiles with the VersaTile software platform and AI engine. Configured for customer-specific warehouse applications such as e-commerce, grocery, and retail distribution operations.
• VersaTile Software Platform & AI Engine The proprietary software platform and embedded AI engine that orchestrates, controls, and optimises the VersaTile Matrix and Grid automation systems. Provides intelligent routing, task allocation, and operational analytics for warehouse automation deployments.
• System Integration and Implementation Services Professional services encompassing integration, deployment, commissioning, and implementation of VersaTile automation systems within customer warehouse operations. Sold alongside the hardware and software systems as a complete automation solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x increase in pick rates at Wincanton deployment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/versatileautomation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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