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SoftBank Backs Agile Robots in $500 Million Humanoid Push

Source: Bloomberg Tech · NOV 12, 2026

Agile Robots SE raised funds valuing the German robotics maker at $8.5 billion in a round led by SoftBank Group Corp., giving the startup fresh capital to expand production of its artificial intelligence-powered machines.

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  • Munich-based Agile Robots, which develops humanoids, mobile robots, robotic arms, and control software, raised $500M led by SoftBank at an $8.5B valuation (Marilen Martin/Bloomberg) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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