Humanoid Secures $152 Million in Series A Funding, Achieves $1.35 Billion Valuation
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On July 21, Humanoid, based in London, announced the completion of $152 million in Series A funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $1.35 billion. This funding round, led by strategic investors including Schaeffler and Bosch, marks the largest Series A funding for a humanoid robotics company in Europe, bringing the total funding to $270 million.
The significance of this funding lies in its strategic partnerships. Schaeffler and Bosch are not only financial backers but also strategic collaborators, with Bosch establishing a manufacturing partnership with Humanoid. This collaboration aims to leverage their industrial expertise and technological capabilities to advance humanoid robotics from vision to industrial reality.
Looking ahead, Humanoid plans to utilize the funding to focus on developing the next generation of humanoid platforms and scaling production of wheeled humanoid robots, with a Beta version expected to launch in Q4 2026. The investment from major European industrial players signals a growing momentum in the humanoid robotics sector in Europe.
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