# Top 50 Robotics Startups by Funding Raised in 2026 > The 50 robotics startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $65B combined. Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/robotics-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) - 1 [**Waymo** Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waymo) Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$21B** last round Oct 2026 - 2 [**Shield AI** Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$6.5B** last round Nov 2026 - 3 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.0B** last round Jul 2026 - 4 [**Cognition** Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition) Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026 - 5 [**Neura Robotics** NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neura-robotics) NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart. *Founded* 2019 Metzingen, Germany **$2.6B** last round Jun 2026 - 6 [**Zipline** DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zipline) DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017. *Founded* 1994 Round Rock, United States **$2.1B** last round Nov 2026 - 7 [**Cursor** Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cursor) Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$2.0B** last round Apr 2026 - 8 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026 - 9 [**Apptronik** Apptronik 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/apptronik) Apptronik 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* 2015 Austin, United States **$1.5B** last round Feb 2026 - 10 [**Skild AI** Building general purpose robotic intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skild-ai) Building general purpose robotic intelligence. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$1.4B** last round Jan 2026 - 11 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.4B** last round Jul 2026 - 12 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.3B** last round Apr 2026 - 13 [**Physical Intelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/physical-intelligence) *Founded* - United States **$1.0B** last round Mar 2026 - 14 [**TypeSafe AI** TypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/typesafe-ai) 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 **$910M** last round Oct 2026 - 15 [**XPENG Robotics** XPENG creating a smart robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xpeng-robotics) XPENG creating a smart robots. *Founded* - China **$900M** last round Aug 2026 - 16 [**XPeng's robotics unit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xpeng-s-robotics-unit) *Founded* - China **$900M** last round Aug 2026 - 17 [**Mind Robotics** Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mind-robotics) Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations. *Founded* 2024 Palo Alto, United States **$900M** last round May 2026 - 18 [**Bedrock Robotics** Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bedrock-robotics) Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$870M** last round Oct 2026 - 19 [**Agility Robotics** Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agility-robotics) Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications. *Founded* 2015 Salem, United States **$865M** last round Oct 2026 - 20 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$750M** last round Nov 2026 - 21 [**FieldAI** FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fieldai) FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments. *Founded* - Irvine, United States **$700M** last round Oct 2026 - 22 [**Cornerstone Robotics** Cornerstone Robotics is a Hong Kong-based medical robotics company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cornerstone-robotics) Cornerstone Robotics is a Hong Kong-based medical robotics company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China **$700M** last round Sept 2026 - 23 [**Stord** Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stord) Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently. *Founded* 2015 Union City, United States **$650M** last round Oct 2026 - 24 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$580M** last round Sept 2026 - 25 [**STARK** Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stark) Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services. *Founded* 1981 Horley, Germany **$570M** last round Jun 2026 - 26 [**General Intuition** General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-intuition) General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland. *Founded* 2025 New York, United States **$520M** last round Aug 2026 - 27 [**D-Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-robotics) *Founded* - Hong Kong SAR China **$520M** last round Sept 2026 - 28 [**Rhoda AI** Rhoda AI is a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, focusing on embodied intelligence through its FutureVision platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rhoda-ai) Rhoda AI is a Palo Alto-based startup founded in 2024, focusing on embodied intelligence through its FutureVision platform. *Founded* 2024 Palo Alto, United States **$450M** last round Mar 2026 - 29 [**CMR Surgical** CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cmr-surgical) CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems. *Founded* 2014 Milton, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Oct 2026 - 30 [**Generalist AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/generalist-ai) *Founded* - United States **$400M** last round Jun 2026 - 31 [**ShengShu Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shengshu-technology) *Founded* - China **$379M** last round Apr 2026 - 32 [**Galbot**](https://millionrounds.com/company/galbot) *Founded* - China **$363M** last round Mar 2026 - 33 [**ROBOTERA**](https://millionrounds.com/company/robotera) *Founded* - China **$345M** last round May 2026 - 34 [**Skyryse** Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyryse) Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$300M** last round Feb 2026 - 35 [**Walden Robotics** Walden Robotics Builds wheeled, two-armed semi-humanoid robots using Physical AI for manufacturing and logistics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/walden-robotics) Walden Robotics Builds wheeled, two-armed semi-humanoid robots using Physical AI for manufacturing and logistics. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$300M** last round Jul 2026 - 36 [**Reliable Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reliable-robotics) *Founded* - United States **$275M** last round Oct 2026 - 37 [**Neros Technologies** Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neros-technologies) Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$250M** last round Aug 2026 - 38 [**Spirit AI** Spirit AI breathe life into digital interactions using the transformative power of artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spirit-ai) Spirit AI breathe life into digital interactions using the transformative power of artificial intelligence. *Founded* 2015 China **$250M** last round Feb 2026 - 39 [**Arda** ARDA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based trade association for the timeshare industry, representing more than 350 privately held and publicly trad](https://millionrounds.com/company/arda) ARDA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based trade association for the timeshare industry, representing more than 350 privately held and publicly trad *Founded* 1969 Washington, United States **$230M** last round Oct 2026 - 40 [**Mujin, Inc.** Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mujin-inc) Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity. *Founded* 2011 Tokyo, Japan **$224M** last round Oct 2026 - 41 [**Ouster** Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouster) Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$200M** last round Jul 2026 - 42 [**ICON**](https://millionrounds.com/company/icon) *Founded* - United States **$200M** last round Oct 2026 - 43 [**Allen Control Systems** Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$200M** last round Jun 2026 - 44 [**Gravis Robotics** Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gravis-robotics) Gravis Robotics is a Swiss company specializing in autonomous earthmoving technology. *Founded* 2022 Zurich, Switzerland **$200M** last round Aug 2026 - 45 [**Generalist** Generalist, 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/generalist) Generalist, 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* 2024 San Mateo, United States **$200M** last round Aug 2026 - 46 [**LimX Dynamics** LimX Dynamics is a robotics company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/limx-dynamics) LimX Dynamics is a robotics company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Shen Zhen Shi, China **$200M** last round Feb 2026 - 47 [**Standard Bots** Standard Bots is a leading manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots, based in Glen Cove, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/standard-bots) Standard Bots is a leading manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots, based in Glen Cove, New York. *Founded* 2016 Glen Cove, United States **$200M** last round Jun 2026 - 48 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$175M** last round Aug 2026 - 49 [**Advanced Navigation** Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-navigation) Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia. *Founded* 2012 Sydney, Australia **$158M** last round Mar 2026 - 50 [**Humanoid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/humanoid) *Founded* 2023 United Kingdom **$152M** last round Jul 2026 **Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked **15 November 2026** updated nightly **Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds Companies with a round in 2026 that we track, ranked by what they raised this year. 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