Humanoid Robot Startup Agility Nears Deal to Raise $150 Million
The company is already testing its two-legged robots in Amazon warehouses.
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Agility Robotics Inc., a maker of humanoid robots for use in warehouses, is raising $150 million from investors, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a surge in robotics funding this year.
The deal is being led by investment firm DCVC, said one of the people, who asked to remain anonymous discussing private information. It will value the startup at about $1 billion, including dollars raised, according to another person. The company declined to comment on the deal or its valuation. DCVC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.