THEKER Robotics announced that it has raised $85 million in Series A funding, marking what the company described as the largest robotics Series A financing in Europe.
The investment round was led by CRV and included participation from Samsung Electronics and Aglaé Ventures, the venture investment arm backed by LVMH. Additional investors participating in the financing included Korelya Capital, Bright Pixel Capital, Cathay Innovation, 20VC, Mission, Kibo Ventures, Kfund, Mundi Ventures, Itnig, Carles Reina of Baobab Ventures, and Verónica Pascual.
Based in Barcelona, THEKER Robotics is building AI-native generalist robots designed to adapt in real time to changing environments. The company said its technology is aimed at creating robotic systems capable of handling a broad range of physical tasks rather than being limited to specific, narrowly defined functions.
According to the company, its robots are already operating in production environments and are improving continuously through real-world use. THEKER Robotics emphasized that it is focused on deploying practical systems rather than demonstrations, with the pace of development accelerating as the technology gains additional operational experience.
The company said its long-term objective is to automate all forms of physical work and ultimately build one of the world’s largest companies from its headquarters in Barcelona. Through advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, THEKER aims to create increasingly capable systems that can perform complex tasks across a variety of industries and use cases.
THEKER Robotics credited its employees, customers, and investors for helping the company reach the milestone. The company said its team maintains exceptionally high standards and works closely with customers to refine and improve its products. It also thanked both new and existing investors for supporting its vision.
The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand deployment efforts, and continue scaling the company’s technology platform. THEKER Robotics is also growing its workforce and hiring across multiple functions as it seeks to advance its mission and capitalize on what it believes is a significant opportunity in the robotics market.
The financing comes amid growing interest in artificial intelligence and automation technologies, with investors increasingly backing companies seeking to develop next-generation robotic systems capable of operating in dynamic real-world environments. According to THEKER Robotics, the latest funding round represents only the beginning of the company’s broader ambitions.
