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June 2, 2026

SoftBank in talks to back Agile Robotics in $800m round, reports say

Japanese tech giant said to be in discussions to contribute $300m to megaround

Martin Coulter

2 min read

German industrial robotics startup Agile Robots is in talks to raise around $800m in fresh funding, according to reports, underscoring investor appetite for startups applying AI in real-world industrial settings.

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Martin Coulter

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