Octobotics Tech Raises $1.1M in Series Seed Funding
Indian AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd. announced the closing of a Series Seed round of about Rs. 10 crore ($1.1M) led by Navam Capital with participation from BYT Capital. The funding will support product development, field validation, and international expansion across India, Singapore, and the Middle East.
Java Capital Launches Rs 400 Cr Deep‑tech Seed‑stage Fund
Java Capital announced the launch of a Rs 400 crore deep‑tech fund aimed at seed‑stage startups across sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defence, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, climate tech, and synthetic biology. The fund includes a Rs 150 crore greenshoe option...
LE Robotics Raises Tens of Millions of RMB in Series A+ Funding Round
Chinese AI robotics company LE Robotics announced it has raised tens of millions of RMB in a Series A+ round led by Shandong Luhua Investment, with participation from Sinolink Innovation Investment. The capital will fund development of its embodied AI...
X-Humanoid Secures $100M in First Funding Round
Beijing-based X-Humanoid raised over 700 million yuan (≈$100 million) in its first funding round, led by state‑linked funds such as the Beijing Robotics Industry Development Investment Fund, E‑Town Capital and the Beijing Gaojingjian Industrial Development Investment Fund, with participation from TH Capital,...
Ouster Acquires StereoLabs for $35M to Form Physical AI Sensing Platform
Ouster completed its acquisition of StereoLabs for about $35 million in cash and stock, merging StereoLabs' stereo camera hardware and AI vision software with Ouster's lidar technology. The deal creates a unified physical AI sensing and perception platform targeting robotics, industrial...
Shotling Secures €700K Pre-Seed Funding Led by Myriad Defense Fund
Copenhagen-based counter-UAS startup Shotling announced a €700,000 pre-seed round to accelerate its kinetic short-range C-UAS system development. The round was led by Myriad Defense Fund with co-investment from IPO CLUB's Fund II America 2030 and a matching non-dilutive loan from...
Automata Secures $45M Series C Funding Led by Dimension
Automata, a lab automation company, announced the close of a $45 million Series C round led by Dimension, with participation from Danaher Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, Octopus Ventures, Entrepreneurs First and others. The round also includes a strategic investment partnership...
Overland AI Raises $100M to Scale Autonomy with U.S. Armed Forces
Seattle-based Overland AI announced a $100 million fundraising round led by 8VC, with participation from Point72 Ventures, Ascend Venture Capital, Shasta Ventures, Overmatch Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group and a $20 million venture debt facility from TriplePoint Capital. The...
Nomagic Secures €8.51M Series B Extension From Cogito Capital
Polish warehouse robotics startup Nomagic announced a €8.51 million ($10 million) Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners. The funding will support commercial expansion in the US and further development of its physical AI technology. Nomagic’s AI‑powered robots aim to automate...
China’s LimX Dynamics Raises $200M in Series B Funding for Real-World Embodied Robots
Chinese humanoid robotics firm LimX Dynamics announced a $200 million Series B round, with investors including Stone Venture, JD, Oriental Fortune Capital, CoStone Capital, Shangqi Capital, NIO Capital and Future Capital, alongside existing shareholders. The capital will be used to scale its...
Invio Automation Acquires Calvary Robotics
Invio Automation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Calvary Robotics Inc., a leader in robotics and advanced automation solutions. The terms were not disclosed, but the deal expands Invio’s manufacturing footprint and adds engineering expertise...
Tennant Acquires Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to Accelerate Growth in Sweden
Tennant Company, a maker of industrial floor‑cleaning robots, has acquired Swedish distributors Clean Machine Falkenberg AB and Repax AB to expand its European footprint. The acquisition closed on February 1, 2026, with the distributors' leadership staying in place to drive...
Mitsui Invests in PlusAI to Support Strategic Partnership with T2
Japanese conglomerate Mitsui has made a strategic investment in autonomous trucking startup PlusAI, backing its partnership with Tokyo‑based T2 to accelerate Level 4 truck deployment in Japan. The investment, announced on Jan 31 2026, underscores Mitsui’s commitment to next‑generation mobility, though the deal...
Serve Robotics to Acquire Diligent Robotics in $29M Stock Deal
Serve Robotics announced it will acquire healthcare‑robotics company Diligent Robotics for $29 million in Serve common stock, with a potential $5.3 million earn‑out. The deal expands Serve’s autonomy platform into hospitals, adding Diligent’s Moxi robot to its portfolio. The transaction is expected...
Konnex Raises $15 Million to Develop Autonomous Robotics Platform
Konnex, a startup building software infrastructure for autonomous robots, announced a $15 million funding round backed by venture investors Cogitent Ventures, Liquid Capital, Leland Ventures, Covey, M77 Ventures and Block Maven. The capital will be used to expand its platform, integrate...
NEOintralogistics Raises €3M Seed Round to Democratize Warehouse Automation
German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics announced the close of a €3 million seed funding round, led by the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The capital will be used to scale commercial deployments, expand R&D, and grow the team,...
VenHub Global Directly Lists on Nasdaq via Direct Listing
VenHub Global (NASDAQ: VHUB) began trading on Nasdaq today through a direct listing, following a Regulation Crowdfunding raise of $2.735 million last year. The company, a creator of robotic smart stores, saw its shares initially trade above $40 before settling around...
Botsync Secures Additional Series A Funding From SGInnovate
Singapore‑based robotics automation startup Botsync announced an additional investment from SGInnovate, extending its Series A round. The funding will support product R&D, AI analytics, and expansion across APAC, ANZ and the US. Botsync has seen rapid growth in revenue and production...
Deep33 Ventures Secures $100M First Close for $150M Deep-Tech Fund Focused on AI Infrastructure, Quantum and Robotics
Deep33 Ventures has emerged from stealth, announcing a $150 million deep‑tech fund and a $100 million first close. The fund will invest in AI infrastructure, energy systems, autonomous robotics and quantum computing to address physical constraints on AI deployment. Backed by family...
Shenzhen Picea Robotics Completes Acquisition of iRobot, Emerging From Chapter 11
iRobot Corp. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Shenzhen Picea Robotics Co. completed its acquisition, making iRobot a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal restructures iRobot under a new U.S. subsidiary to protect consumer data and provides a stronger financial...
AnGard Microwave Secures Strategic Minority Investment From NUNC Capital
AnGard Microwave, a Dutch developer of high‑power microwave counter‑robotic systems, announced a strategic minority investment as part of its seed‑funding round. NUNC Capital joined existing shareholders TNO and the University of Twente, though the deal value was undisclosed. The funds...
Zipline Raises over $600M in Growth-Stage Round to Expand Drone Delivery to Houston, Phoenix and Beyond
Zipline, the autonomous drone delivery leader, announced a new funding round of more than $600 million, valuing the company at $7.6 billion. The capital, backed by Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, Valor Equity Partners and Tiger Global, will fund expansion...
NEOintralogistics Raises €3M Seed Round Led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund
German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics closed a €3 million seed funding round, led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The capital will fund commercial expansion, product development, and team growth to democratise warehouse automation via a pay‑per‑pick RaaS...
Aniai Raises $4M From Korea Development Bank to Fuel US Expansion
Kitchen robotics startup Aniai announced a $4 million raise from Korea Development Bank, bringing its total funding to $19 million. The capital will support the company’s U.S. expansion and further deployment of its Alpha Grill automated grilling system across restaurant partners. The...
Nukkleus Inc. Acquires Israeli UAV Specialist Nimbus Drones Technologies
Nukkleus Inc., a strategic acquirer in aerospace and defense, announced the acquisition of 100% of Israeli UAV and counter‑UAS firm Nimbus Drones Technologies. The deal was paid with 1.85 million Nukkleus shares and a $3.25 million convertible note, expanding Nukkleus’ portfolio into...
Barq Group and Elroy Air Form $200M Joint Venture for Chaparral Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi
Barq Group and U.S.-based Elroy Air announced an initial agreement to create a $200 million joint venture that will build a manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi for the Chaparral autonomous hybrid‑electric VTOL cargo aircraft. The JV will also provide aftermarket services...
Oshkosh Corporation Acquires Canvas's Core Construction‑Robotics Technology
Oshkosh Corporation announced it has acquired the core technology of Canvas, a construction‑robotics firm, to enhance its autonomous equipment portfolio. The acquisition was unveiled at CES 2026 and aims to accelerate the shift toward connected, AI‑driven job‑site solutions. Financial terms...
