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Antioch raises $8.5 million to accelerate simulation-based development of autonomous systems

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Antioch, a cloud simulation platform focused on robotics and autonomous systems, has raised $8.5 million in funding as it seeks to shift development and testing away from physical environments and into software-based simulation.

The investment round was led by A* and Category Ventures, with participation from MaC Venture Capital, Abstract, Box Group, Icehouse Ventures, and angel investors including Shyam Sankar and Adrian Macneil.

Founded in May 2025 and headquartered in New York, Antioch aims to reduce reliance on costly and time-consuming real-world testing by enabling robotics teams to develop and evaluate autonomous systems in simulated environments. [Read more…] about Antioch raises $8.5 million to accelerate simulation-based development of autonomous systems

Mind Robotics raises $500 million to build AI-powered industrial robots for real-world deployment

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Mind Robotics has announced a $500 million Series A round, co-led by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz, to build and deploy AI-enabled robotic systems at industrial scale. Accel partner, Sameer Gandhi, will be joining the Board of Mind Robotics.

This $500 million financing, which is expected to close later this month, follows a seed financing of $115 million led by Eclipse Capital in late 2025.

Mind Robotics is building the world’s leading industrial robotics platform, capable of performing dexterous, variable, and reasoning-intensive tasks. The company was founded to address a structural gap with current industrial automation solutions. [Read more…] about Mind Robotics raises $500 million to build AI-powered industrial robots for real-world deployment

Venture capital and private equity in robotics: Where is the smart money going?

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Analyzing investment trends, hot sectors, and notable funding rounds in the robotics industry

In 2025, the robotics industry stands at a pivotal moment – not just technologically, but financially. After years of steady interest from deep-tech enthusiasts and industrial backers, venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms are rediscovering robotics with renewed enthusiasm.

Accelerated by advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation platforms – and influenced by broader startup funding dynamics – robotics is emerging as one of the most compelling arenas for private capital this decade. [Read more…] about Venture capital and private equity in robotics: Where is the smart money going?

Aneli Capital launches €35 million fund for high-growth robotics and tech startups in Europe

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A team of experts with over 15 years of experience in funding businesses has launched Aneli Capital, a fund to support early-stage startups in the Baltics, Poland, and other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries.

The €35 million fund will primarily focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as well as robotics, space, photonics, and energy startups, with the goal of helping them grow and become ready for follow-on investors.

While CEE startups are gradually becoming more visible in the international startup scene, they still face issues such as a lack of funding and difficulties in scaling compared to their Western counterparts. [Read more…] about Aneli Capital launches €35 million fund for high-growth robotics and tech startups in Europe

Robotics funding trends: Ten recent investments shaping the automation market

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Robotics companies continue to draw significant investor attention as automation spreads across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, mobility and infrastructure.

After a period of uncertainty in the wider venture market, capital is returning to sectors where engineering depth, technical defensibility and long-term demand are driving renewed confidence.

In response to increasing engagement from readers with financial and investment backgrounds, Robotics & Automation News is expanding its data-driven coverage of the robotics and automation capital landscape. [Read more…] about Robotics funding trends: Ten recent investments shaping the automation market

US startup Antioch raises $4.25 million to build simulation infrastructure to the robotics industry

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A team of Stanford alumni led by former Tesla Autopilot engineer Harry Mellsop, former Deep Grey Research head of product Alex Langshur, former Google Deepmind engineer Colton Swingle, and former Meta Reality Labs researcher Collin Schlager, has raised $4.25 million to democratise access to advanced robotics development. 

The pre-seed round was led by A*, with support from Abstract Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Box Group, as well as angels Adrian Macneil, the CEO of AI robotics company, Foxglove, Shyam Sankar, the CTO of Palantir, and NZ investment firm Icehouse Ventures.

Founded in early 2025 and headquartered in New York, Antioch is solving one of autonomy’s hardest problems: safely validating AI-driven systems that operate in the physical world. [Read more…] about US startup Antioch raises $4.25 million to build simulation infrastructure to the robotics industry

Adaptronics raises €3.15 million to ‘revolutionize robotic manipulation’

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Adaptronics, a deep tech startup specializing in electro-adhesive grippers for robotic systems with industrial automation and space applications, announces the closing of a €3.15 million round.

The round was led by European venture capital fund, 360 Capital, alongside Galaxia, the Technology Transfer Hub for Aerospace, created by CDP Venture Capital’s Tech Transfer fund together with Obloo Ventures, which had already invested in the pre-seed round in 2023.

The funds raised will support Adaptronics’ growth by strengthening its production capacities, accelerating European market expansion, and consolidating its organizational structure. [Read more…] about Adaptronics raises €3.15 million to ‘revolutionize robotic manipulation’

JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’

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The robotics and automation sector is experiencing a dramatic rise in investor interest, as the industry matures from theoretical science to real-world application, according to JPMorgan’s newly released Applied Tech report.

JPMorgan, the world’s largest bank, defines “Applied Technology” as the sector that bridges scientific discovery and engineering innovation – essentially translating lab-born concepts into real-world tools.

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation form a core part of this applied frontier, where the theoretical is rapidly becoming practical. [Read more…] about JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’