Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2
SoftBank Eyes $300 Million in Agile Robots' $800 Million Round
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2

SoftBank Eyes $300 Million in Agile Robots' $800 Million Round

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2
  • $300 million-plus is the amount SoftBank is discussing investing in German industrial robotics startup Agile Robots, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • The proposed backing would form part of an roughly $800 million fundraising that is still in early talks.
  • Agile Robots is drawing interest as investors hunt for companies applying artificial intelligence in real-world industrial settings.
  • SoftBank previously led a funding round in Agile Robots, positioning it as a returning backer if the new deal proceeds.
Can a Google DeepMind partnership justify an $800M bet on this German robotics unicorn?
With humanoid production now starting, can Agile Robots prove its value beyond the traditional factory floor?