Agile Robots Completes $500 Million Series F, Valuation Reaches $8.5 Billion | Linear Portfolio

Just now, Agile Robots announced the completion of its Series F round, raising $500 million at a post-money valuation of $8.5 billion. The round was led by SoftBank, with participation from NVIDIA, Hitachi and T.Capital, among others.

Linear Capital led Agile Robots' angel round and has continued to increase its investment since 2018**, accompanying the company's growth to this day.**

Earlier, Agile Robots founder Dr. Zhaopeng Chen appeared on Linear Capital's video podcast "Between the Lines" for an in-depth 5.5-hour conversation. This episode will be released tomorrow — stay tuned.

On November 12, Agile Robots, a Physical AI leader headquartered in Munich, Germany, announced the completion of its Series F round, raising $500 million at a post-money valuation of $8.5 billion. With this round, Agile Robots' total funding has reached $2 billion.

Agile Robots is dedicated to the development and application of physical AI. Its products span humanoid robots, mobile robots, robotic arms, dexterous hands, and accompanying software and AI models. Agile Robots helps industrial customers automate tasks that previously depended on precise manual operation and judgment, serving leading companies in automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare and services.

Agile Robots founder and CEO Dr. Zhaopeng Chen said: "Physical AI will fundamentally change the way humanity builds, transports and manufactures. Our vision is to bring intelligent robots into factories and warehouses around the world, working alongside people. Agile Robots is committed to leading this transformation. We are moving physical AI out of the lab and into industrial production, applying it in logistics, automotive, electronics and manufacturing. This round will help us accelerate global expansion, deepen our presence in key markets and further expand capacity."

The round will support Agile Robots in scaling production and expanding into key markets. The company plans to further strengthen its presence in the United States market and accelerate the development of innovative robotic applications.

In addition, Agile Robots will continue to expand capacity in Germany and elsewhere. In early 2026, Agile Robots will open a new production base in Fürstenfeldbruck, near Munich, Germany, with annual capacity of up to 10,000 legged and wheeled humanoid robots.

Earlier, Dr. Zhaopeng Chen of Agile Robots appeared on Linear Capital's video podcast "Between the Lines" for an in-depth 5.5-hour conversation. This episode will be released tomorrow — stay tuned.

The round was led by SoftBank and brings together investors from automotive, artificial intelligence, digital technology and industrial technology, including NVIDIA, Hitachi (Hitachi and Hitachi Ventures) and T.Capital, among others.

Dennis Chang, Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers, said: "We believe physical AI will reshape many industries. Agile Robots combines deep robotics expertise with the ability to land at industrial scale, enabling it to embed physical AI into companies' day-to-day production operations. We are delighted to continue working with Dr. Zhaopeng Chen and the Agile Robots team to drive breakthroughs in industrial-grade automation."

Agile Robots was incubated in 2018 by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and is dedicated to applying world-leading robotics research to real industrial scenarios. Since its founding, Agile Robots has deployed 20,000 industrial robotic solutions for customers in automotive, consumer electronics, logistics and other industries.

Agile Robots insists on in-house production, with manufacturing bases across major global markets. It has more than 2,000 R&D experts and has applied for over 650 patents cumulatively. Its roster of subsidiaries continues to grow, including Franka Robotics, a world-leading AI robotics research platform, and Krause Automation, recently acquired from thyssenkrupp AG and focused on industrial deployment. Agile Robots is continuously launching physical AI products with autonomy, flexibility and adaptability, helping industries push beyond the boundaries of traditional industrial automation.

▍About Agile Robots

Agile Robots is a world-leading provider of AI robotics solutions, deeply integrating artificial intelligence with robotics to help industries become smarter, more flexible and more efficient, serving customers in automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare and services.

Agile Robots was founded in Munich in 2018 by renowned roboticists from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and has since grown rapidly around the world, now bringing together more than 3,500 robotics and AI professionals from over 60 countries and regions.

Agile Robots has always stood at the forefront of robotics and automation technology, with one of the largest R&D teams in the AI and robotics industry, making it an important force driving industrial transformation. Relying on more than 20,000 square meters of laboratories, Agile Robots' international team drives software-hardware integration and is committed to building next-generation industrial automation solutions.

Agile Robots, together with its subsidiaries BÄR Automation, Franka Robotics, idealworks and Krause Automation, has built a distinctive business portfolio covering every area of intelligent robotics technology.