Agile Robots raises funding at $8.5 billion valuation in SoftBank-led round

Published Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 3:06 AM EST

Agile Robots SE has raised funding at an $8.5 billion valuation in a round led by SoftBank Group, Bloomberg reported. The German robotics startup will use the fresh capital to expand production of its machines powered by artificial intelligence.

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