Neura Robotics Raises $1.4 Billion in Europe's Largest Robotics Funding Round

German humanoid robotics company Neura Robotics announced the closure of a $1.4 billion Series C funding round led by Tether, in what reports classify as the largest funding ever recorded for a European robotics company.

The company develops humanoid robots powered by Physical AI targeting the manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare sectors. This funding serves as an indicator of growing confidence among major venture capital in the commercial scalability of humanoid robots.

Reports indicated that the round attracted investors from the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate technical development, build production lines, and expand its geographic presence in key markets.

This funding comes within the context of a broader wave of investment in Physical AI-powered robotics, with the sector recording $18.8 billion globally in 2026 alone, surpassing the total 2025 investment of $15 billion.

What do these terms mean?

Physical AI: A category of AI models designed to operate machines and devices in the physical world, such as robots and autonomous vehicles, connecting linguistic and visual comprehension capabilities with physical movement.

Series C (Third Funding Round): An advanced stage of startup funding used for major scaling and building production capacity, typically coming after proving the business model and achieving tangible growth.

Tether: The issuer of USDT, the most widely used stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, which deploys its massive financial reserves into diverse strategic investments beyond cryptocurrency.