Deals•Mar 1, 2026
Machina Labs Secures $124M Series C to Build Intelligent Factory
Machina Labs announced the closing of a $124 million Series C round to scale its intelligent manufacturing infrastructure for defense, aerospace and advanced mobility. The round was led by Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and Strategic Development Fund. The funding will be used to launch a 200,000‑square‑foot Intelligent Factory in the United States.
Robotics 24/7
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Rlwrld Secures $26M Seed 2 Funding to Advance Robotics Foundation Models
South Korean AI robotics startup Rlwrld raised $26 million in a Seed‑2 round, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The round was backed by investors including Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, CJ Logistics, Kakao Investment, Lotte Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, Mirae...
FinSMEs
Deals•Feb 26, 2026
AI² Robotics Completes $140M Series B Financing
Beijing‑based AI² Robotics announced the closing of its Series B financing round, raising over RMB 1 billion (≈$140 million) and lifting its valuation above RMB 10 billion (≈$1.4 billion). The round was backed by a mix of large internet and AI giants, state‑owned industrial capital, private‑equity funds...
Robotics 24/7
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Alphabet Folds Intrinsic Into Google
Alphabet announced that its robotics software company Intrinsic will be folded into Google, moving the platform under Google's AI and cloud divisions. The integration aims to leverage Gemini models and DeepMind to accelerate industrial AI applications in manufacturing and logistics....
CNBC Technology
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Zelos Raises over $300M in New Funding Round, Valuation Tops $1.4B
Chinese autonomous‑driving startup Zelos announced it has raised more than $300 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above RMB 10 billion ($1.4 billion). The financing marks the company's sixth round and follows its recent merger with Cainiao’s unmanned‑vehicle business, expanding its...
KrASIA
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
SWARM Biotactics Raises €13M in Investment Funding
German defence‑tech startup SWARM Biotactics announced it has secured approximately €13 million ($15.36 million) in investment funding to support the development and deployment of its bio‑electronic cyborg‑insect swarms for NATO customers. The funding was disclosed in a Feb 25 statement by CEO Stefan...
Defence Blog
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Tavoron Acquires Factory Automation Distributor Doig Corp
Minnesota-based automation provider Tavoron, backed by Fusion Capital, announced the acquisition of factory automation distributor Doig Corp. The deal expands Tavoron's robotics and industrial solutions portfolio.
PE Hub Europe
Deals•Feb 24, 2026
IFood Invests in Speedbird Aero to Accelerate Drone Deliveries in Brazil
Speedbird Aero, a Brazilian‑Portuguese drone logistics company, announced a strategic investment from iFood, Brazil’s leading food‑delivery platform, to accelerate its drone delivery operations. The partnership will fund the scaling of new routes and regulatory approvals, with iFood acting as a...
sUAS News
Deals•Feb 24, 2026
LAT Aerospace Acquires Defence Robotics Startup Sharang Shakti
Hybrid‑electric aircraft maker LAT Aerospace announced the acquisition of Gurugram‑based defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti for an undisclosed amount. The deal aims to strengthen LAT’s autonomous systems and defence electronics capabilities, aligning with its mission to develop next‑generation civil aviation platforms....
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Versaterm Acquires Aloft, Adding FAA Authorization to DroneSense Platform
Versaterm announced the acquisition of Aloft, an FAA‑approved Unmanned Service Supplier that powers most LAANC approvals. The deal integrates Aloft’s airspace intelligence into Versaterm’s DroneSense platform, giving public‑safety agencies a unified workflow for dispatch, compliance, and FAA authorization. Deal value...
DroneDJ
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Kubota Leads €6.5M Pre-Series B Round in AgTech Robot Maker Kilter
Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million pre‑Series B investment round in Norwegian AgTech startup Kilter AS, developer of the autonomous AX‑1 spot‑spraying robot. Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic and Nufarm also participated, and the funding will support Kilter’s international expansion.
Future Farming
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Suzuki Global Ventures Invests in Industrial Robotics Software Developer Linkwiz
Suzuki Motor, via its corporate venture arm Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV), has invested in Linkwiz, a developer of industrial robotics control software. The investment aims to accelerate digital transformation in Suzuki’s automotive manufacturing and expand Linkwiz’s technology across production stages....
Just Auto
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Seasats Raises $20M Series A Funding
Seasats, a developer of small uncrewed surface vehicles, announced the close of a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, Dorado Group...
VC News Daily
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Nomagic Raises $10M Series B Extension Led by Cogito Capital Partners
Poland-based warehouse robotics company Nomagic announced a $10 million Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners, bringing its total funding to over $84 million. The new capital will accelerate commercial growth in the U.S. and further development of its AI-driven Shoebox...
Robotics 24/7
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
DIC Corporation Launches $62M Physical AI Fund in Partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures
Japanese chemicals and materials group DIC Corporation announced the creation of a $62 million investment portfolio targeting physical AI startups in sensors, wearables, robotics and automation. DIC partnered with Swiss venture firm Emerald Technology Ventures to source and support deals, and...
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