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July 24, 2026

SoftBank eyeing acquisition of ETH spinout Gravis, reports suggest

Gravis Robotics is developing an autonomous platform for heavy industrial vehicles

Freya Pratty

1 min read

Tokyo-based SoftBank is considering acquiring Swiss startup Gravis Robotics, according to reports. The company is a spinout from ETH Zurich, a Swiss university focused primarily on science, tech and innovation.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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