German robotics company NEURA Robotics has announced a landmark Series C funding round of up to $1.4 billion (approximately €1.2 billion), marking one of the largest private investments ever made in the robotics sector and positioning the company as one of Europe’s most valuable AI and robotics startups.
The funding round attracted an impressive list of global investors, including Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm Technologies, Bosch, Schaeffler, Tether Investments, the European Investment Bank, and several leading venture capital firms. The investment underscores growing confidence in the emerging field of “Physical AI”—the integration of artificial intelligence into robots capable of interacting with and learning from the physical world.
Founded in 2019 by David Reger, the company has quickly established itself as a leading developer of cognitive robots, humanoid robots, and AI-powered automation systems. Unlike traditional industrial robots, NEURA’s machines are designed to see, hear, learn, and collaborate safely alongside humans in workplaces, homes, healthcare environments, and service industries.
The new capital will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s Physical AI platform, known as the Neuraverse, while significantly expanding manufacturing capabilities. NEURA aims to scale production to several million robots annually by 2030 as demand for intelligent automation continues to surge across industries ranging from logistics and manufacturing to healthcare and domestic assistance.
One of the company’s flagship projects is the humanoid robot “4NE1,” which combines advanced perception, mobility, and AI-driven decision-making. The company believes humanoid robots will play a critical role in addressing global labour shortages while supporting businesses facing increasing workforce challenges.
NEURA also plans to use part of the funding to expand its innovative “NEURA Gyms” initiative—real-world training environments where robots can learn tasks through human interaction and observation. The company says these environments will help accelerate the development of smarter, more adaptable robots capable of operating effectively in dynamic settings.
The funding comes amid a global race to dominate the humanoid robotics market, with investors increasingly viewing robotics as the next major frontier following the rise of generative AI. Industry analysts estimate that the global humanoid robotics market could grow into a multi-billion-dollar sector over the next decade as advances in AI, sensors, and computing power make intelligent robots more practical and affordable.
