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

_Published Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM EST · Robotics, Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-12/softbank-backs-agile-robots-in-500-million-humanoid-push)

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