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Robotics startups that raised in 2026
256 robotics startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $65B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$21Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$6.5Blast round Nov 2026 - 3
HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.0Blast round Jul 2026 - 4
CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 5
Neura RoboticsNEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.
Founded 2019Metzingen, Germany$2.6Blast round Jun 2026 - 6
ZiplineDataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.
Founded 1994Round Rock, United States$2.1Blast round Nov 2026 - 7
CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 8
SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 9
ApptronikApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of TeApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Te
Founded 2015Austin, United States$1.5Blast round Feb 2026 - 10
Skild AIBuilding general purpose robotic intelligence.Building general purpose robotic intelligence.
Founded 2023Pittsburgh, United States$1.4Blast round Jan 2026 - 11
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.4Blast round Jul 2026 - 12
WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.3Blast round Apr 2026 - 13Physical IntelligenceFounded -United States$1.0Blast round Mar 2026
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TypeSafe AITypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.TypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.
Founded -Milpitas, United States$910Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15XPENG RoboticsXPENG creating a smart robots.
XPENG creating a smart robots.
Founded -China$900Mlast round Aug 2026 - 16XPeng's robotics unitFounded -China$900Mlast round Aug 2026
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Mind RoboticsMind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.
Founded 2024Palo Alto, United States$900Mlast round May 2026 - 18
Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
Founded 2015Salem, United States$865Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$750Mlast round Nov 2026 - 21
FieldAIFieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.
Founded -Irvine, United States$700Mlast round Oct 2026 - 22
Cornerstone RoboticsCornerstone Robotics is a Hong Kong-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.Cornerstone Robotics is a Hong Kong-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China$700Mlast round Sept 2026 - 23
StordStord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.
Founded 2015Union City, United States$650Mlast round Oct 2026 - 24TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$580Mlast round Sept 2026
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STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.
Founded 1981Horley, Germany$570Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
General IntuitionGeneral Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Founded 2025New York, United States$520Mlast round Aug 2026 - 27D-RoboticsFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$520Mlast round Sept 2026
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Rhoda AIRhoda AI is a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, focusing on embodied intelligence through its FutureVision platform.Rhoda AI is a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, focusing on embodied intelligence through its FutureVision platform.
Founded 2024Palo Alto, United States$450Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29
CMR SurgicalCMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.
Founded 2014Milton, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Oct 2026 - 30Generalist AIFounded -United States$400Mlast round Jun 2026
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ShengShu TechnologyFounded -China$379Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32GalbotFounded -China$363Mlast round Mar 2026
- 33ROBOTERAFounded -China$345Mlast round May 2026
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SkyryseSkyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$300Mlast round Feb 2026 - 35
Walden RoboticsWalden Robotics Builds wheeled, two-armed semi-humanoid robots using Physical AI for manufacturing and logistics.Walden Robotics Builds wheeled, two-armed semi-humanoid robots using Physical AI for manufacturing and logistics.
Founded -Cambridge, United States$300Mlast round Jul 2026 - 36Reliable RoboticsFounded -United States$275Mlast round Oct 2026
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Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 38
Spirit AISpirit AI breathe life into digital interactions using the transformative power of artificial intelligence.Spirit AI breathe life into digital interactions using the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
Founded 2015China$250Mlast round Feb 2026 - 39
ArdaARDA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based trade association for the timeshare industry, representing more than 350 privately held and publicly tradARDA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based trade association for the timeshare industry, representing more than 350 privately held and publicly trad
Founded 1969Washington, United States$230Mlast round Oct 2026 - 40
Mujin, Inc.Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.
Founded 2011Tokyo, Japan$224Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41
OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Jul 2026 - 42ICONFounded -United States$200Mlast round Oct 2026
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Allen Control SystemsAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$200Mlast round Jun 2026 - 44
Gravis RoboticsGravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.
Founded 2022Zurich, Switzerland$200Mlast round Aug 2026 - 45
GeneralistGeneralist, also known as Generalist AI, is a robotics company based in San Mateo, California, with a mission to develop general-purpose robots that can operateGeneralist, also known as Generalist AI, is a robotics company based in San Mateo, California, with a mission to develop general-purpose robots that can operate
Founded 2024San Mateo, United States$200Mlast round Aug 2026 - 46
LimX DynamicsLimX Dynamics is a robotics company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2022.LimX Dynamics is a robotics company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Shen Zhen Shi, China$200Mlast round Feb 2026 - 47
Standard BotsStandard Bots is a leading manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots, based in Glen Cove, New York.Standard Bots is a leading manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots, based in Glen Cove, New York.
Founded 2016Glen Cove, United States$200Mlast round Jun 2026 - 48Kraken TechnologyFounded -United Kingdom$175Mlast round Aug 2026
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Advanced NavigationAdvanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.
Founded 2012Sydney, Australia$158Mlast round Mar 2026 - 50HumanoidFounded 2023United Kingdom$152Mlast round Jul 2026
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