German robotics company Agile Robots has raised USD 500 million in a funding round led by SoftBank. The investment values the Munich-based company at USD 8.5 billion, marking a major step for Germany's robotics industry. Nvidia and Hitachi also joined the funding round, announced on November 12, 2026. Agile Robots plans to use the money to expand its US business and increase robot production.
The fresh investment comes as demand for industrial automation and humanoid robots continues to grow. The company wants to strengthen manufacturing in Germany while entering more markets across the United States. Its latest funding also highlights growing investor interest in robots that can perform physical tasks.
Founded in 2018, Agile Robots started as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center. The company develops humanoid robots, robotic arms and intelligent machines for industrial work.
It employs more than 2,000 research and development specialists and holds over 650 patents. These technologies help robots handle different tasks inside factories and other industrial facilities.
Agile Robots has already expanded its manufacturing operations near Munich to prepare for higher demand. Earlier in 2026, the company opened a new factory in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany.
The facility can produce up to 10,000 legged and wheeled humanoid robots every year. The company now plans to increase production capacity further with its latest funding.
The United States remains another major target for the company's expansion plans. Agile Robots wants to reach more American customers and develop additional industrial applications. The funding will also support manufacturing growth at its German facilities.
Founder and CEO Zhaopeng Chen highlighted the company's ambition to bring robotics into everyday industrial operations. He said the goal involves moving technology from laboratories into large-scale industrial production. The company wants intelligent robots to work alongside people in factories and warehouses.
SoftBank's investment also reflects growing interest in physical AI and industrial automation. Nvidia's participation adds another major technology player to Agile Robots' growth plans. As companies invest more in robotics, Agile Robots aims to strengthen its position in the global market.
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