7 robotics startups to watch, according to top VCs

May 15, 2026

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Global robotics funding hit $27.6 billion in 2025, up nearly 101% from $13.7 billion the year before, according to PitchBook. Labour shortages, an ageing population, and advances in AI are accelerating automation across many industries. Investors are...

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7 robotics startups to watch, according to top VCs

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7 robotics startups to watch, according to top VCs

IPO-bound Databricks reportedly eyes $175B valuation after hitting $5.4B revenue run rate

ICEYE just raised €450M led by General Atlantic at a €10B valuation. Six months ago, it was worth €2.4B

Belgian VC Pitchdrive caps Fund IV at €60M as rising AI costs reshape early-stage ticket sizes

Apple’s AI strategy revealed at WWDC: Siri is finally here, and it’s powered by Google

Exclusive: The Cork fintech that started as a Liverpool ticket escrow raises $10M to become the trust layer for AI shopping agents

Royal Mail, Bolt, and Schneider Electric use this startup to manage their mixed EV fleets. Peek inside the pitch deck it used to raise €2.5M funding

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