https://pitchbook.com/tag/robotics robotics en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:26 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-limits-of-vcs-humanoid-bet Funding for startups in the vertical of robotics has reached record levels this year, but there are doubts as to the use cases for these machines. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:26 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-limits-of-vcs-humanoid-bet https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drone-deals-fueled-vcs-139-surge-into-defense-robotics That enthusiasm came at the expense of logistics and warehousing robotics. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:35:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/drone-deals-fueled-vcs-139-surge-into-defense-robotics https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apptronik-raises-520m-as-vc-funding-for-humanoid-robotics-explodes-300 The startup has benefited from AI injecting fresh enthusiasm into the segment. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:23:31 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apptronik-raises-520m-as-vc-funding-for-humanoid-robotics-explodes-300 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/figure-raises-over-1b-in-series-c-funding-as-ai-fuels-more-robotics-interest The Series C makes the company one of the most valuable startups in the world at a $39 billion valuation. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:19:27 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/figure-raises-over-1b-in-series-c-funding-as-ai-fuels-more-robotics-interest https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-vc-robotics-funding-gears-up-for-record-2025 Healthcare, logistics and defense are among areas gaining investor interest. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:50:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-vc-robotics-funding-gears-up-for-record-2025 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ai-fuels-vc-interest-robotics-funding-grows-2024 New opportunities in robotics outside of hardware are opening up, driven by jumps in AI technology investors say Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:30:25 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ai-fuels-vc-interest-robotics-funding-grows-2024 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/these-10-startups-creating-humanoid-robots-have-raised-the-most-cash Generative AI is making robotic technology that can mimic human ability a closer reality. These ten startups have raised the most cash to bring robots to the masses. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:40:04 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/these-10-startups-creating-humanoid-robots-have-raised-the-most-cash https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mytra-ai-enabled-robotics-warehouse-logistics VCs are eyeing opportunities for AI-enabled robotics technology in warehouses and logistics. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mytra-ai-enabled-robotics-warehouse-logistics https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vecna-robotics-series-c-100-million The Massachusetts-based startup raised a $100 million Series C, bolstering plans to purchase more warehouse robots. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vecna-robotics-series-c-100-million https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mobile-autonomous-robots-supply-chain-vc Autonomous robots are increasingly mobile, as improving vision systems, chips and lightweight, energy-dense batteries help them take over the industrial supply chain and attract VC dollars. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mobile-autonomous-robots-supply-chain-vc https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vc-robotics-funding-wandelbots German startup Wandelbots has raised over $84 million for its Series C amid a global boom in robotics. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vc-robotics-funding-wandelbots https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-changing-restaurant-industry-has-shaped-investors-appetite-for-food-and-robotics-video The intersection of robotics and food is at a critical juncture. VC investment in the space has boomed, and in a recession, automation could help keep food-service operations afloat. [Video included] Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-changing-restaurant-industry-has-shaped-investors-appetite-for-food-and-robotics-video https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-toyotas-vc-arm-is-making-a-100m-bet-on-the-future-of-ai Toyota AI Ventures has raised $100 million for its second namesake fund. Managing director Jim Adler spoke with PitchBook about the firm's future. Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-toyotas-vc-arm-is-making-a-100m-bet-on-the-future-of-ai https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/automation-takes-flight-a-look-at-vcs-soaring-interest-in-robotics-drones In the past half-dozen years, the robotics & drones vertical has grown from a blip on the VC radar into a sector generating dozens of new investments every month. We took a look inside its rapid rise. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/automation-takes-flight-a-look-at-vcs-soaring-interest-in-robotics-drones https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-7-most-active-vc-investors-in-europe-based-robotics-and-drones-startups Robotic dogs and pizza delivery drones have been grabbing headlines, but these new technologies are steadily becoming a common feature affecting all industries. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-7-most-active-vc-investors-in-europe-based-robotics-and-drones-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ma-flashback-amazon-announces-775m-kiva-systems-acquisition The purchase of Whole Foods will no doubt go down as one of Amazon's most significant acquisitions of this decade. But its $775 million deal for Kiva Systems remains the more transformative deal. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ma-flashback-amazon-announces-775m-kiva-systems-acquisition