SoftBank in Talks to Back $800 Million Funding Round for Agile Robots

German industrial robotics startup Agile Robots is in discussions to raise approximately $800 million in new funding as of June 2, 2026. SoftBank Group is in talks to contribute more than $300 million to the round, having previously led an earlier funding round in the company. Investors are seeking companies deploying artificial intelligence in physical robotics and real-world settings.

Agile Robots funding round

• ▪Agile Robots is in discussions to raise about $800 million in new funding as of June 2, 2026.
• ▪Agile Robots is a German industrial robotics startup.
• ▪Investors are seeking out companies deploying artificial intelligence in real-world settings.

SoftBank investment

• ▪SoftBank Group Corp. previously led a funding round in Agile Robots.
• ▪SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks to contribute more than $300 million to Agile Robots' funding round.
• ▪SoftBank Group Corp. is among the backers in Agile Robots' funding discussions.

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