Circus SE

Circus SE is a German technology company specializing in the development of autonomous solutions for the food service industry, leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company's mission is to fuel humanity with AI-robotics by building global infrastructure for autonomous food supply.

The company's core product offerings include the CA-1 Food-Robots, specifically the CA-1 Series 4, a patented autonomous kitchen robot system designed for commercial environments. Additionally, Circus SE provides the CA-M Food Robots, an autonomous field kitchen tailored for military operations, disaster relief, and remote, high-risk settings. These robotic systems are managed and monitored by the proprietary Circus Operating System (CircusOS). The company also offers integrated services such as logistics, data analytics, end-customer interfaces, support, and maintenance.

Circus SE is publicly traded and has been actively expanding its market presence. In September 2025, the company commenced deliveries of its AI-robots from a new high-volume factory. Recent notable developments include the launch of active operations by its subsidiary, Circus Defence SE, at a military site with the German Armed Forces as its first defense sector customer in December 2025. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz Gastronomie GmbH is set to deploy Circus' CA-1 autonomous meal production robots in its canteen operations starting in summer 2026. The company also acquired Alberts in April 2026. Nikolas Bullwinkel serves as the Founder, CEO, and Director, with Jan-Christian Heins as the Chairman of the Board.