German tech firm NEURA Robotics is reportedly raising approximately €1 billion in a new funding round, with stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings providing key backing. The news came to light in an article from Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
This latest investment will value the startup at roughly €4 billion and positions it to push forward aggressively on artificial-intelligence-powered humanoid robots. Bloomberg’s sources say the company could pursue additional fundraising in the near future.
The fresh capital will help accelerate development of cognitive robots that combine advanced AI, sensors and hardware to handle real-world tasks. The news highlights the intense global momentum in embodied AI and robotics.
NEURA already holds nearly US$1 billion in customer orders from major players like Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (OTCMKTS: KWHIY) and OMRON Corp (OTCMKTS: OMRNY). This latest round follows a €120 million Series B in January of 2025 led by Exor NV (OTCMKTS: EXXRF) (ETR: EYX) arm Lingotto Investment Management.
NEURA Robotics stands out as a leader in cognitive robotics. David Reger founded the company in 2019 in Metzingen, Germany. Today, it employs more than 1,200 people from 45 countries and maintains eight global locations. The firm develops all core components in-house — including AI software, sensors and mechanics under a unified “one-device” approach that treats robots as integrated systems similar to advanced smartphones with mobility.
Among its most notable recent activities, NEURA launched Neuraverse in 2025 as the world’s first scalable robotics app store. Neuraverse connects robots, developers, partners and data for shared learning and skill updates. Fellow German automation specialist NODE Robotics is known to have joined the early-stage platform.
The company has forged strong partnerships, including one with Bosch to boost production and AI capabilities. It regularly showcases innovations at events like CES and NVIDIA GTC.
NEURA’s flagship models demonstrate its edge in the sector. Its primary creations include MAiRA, one of the world’s first commercially available cognitive robots. This arm-based collaborative system perceives its environment in real time with advanced sensors (3D vision, audio, touch), learns autonomously and self-optimizes workflows.
Additionally, NEURA’s multi-purpose cognitive humanoid robot 4NE1; the smart personal assistant robot MiPA, which is designed for handling repetitive chores such as cleaning and dishwashing; and the NEURA Quadruped Robot — a four-legged machine.
Tether Holdings issues USDT, the dominant dollar-pegged stablecoin with reserves surpassing US$100 billion. Beyond crypto, Tether actively invests in diverse high-growth sectors like AI and robotics. This strategy diversifies its massive holdings, leverages profits from stablecoin operations, and mitigates exposure to cryptocurrency market swings.
Analysts point to a potential trillion-dollar market for AI robots by 2035 and NEURA aims to capture a significant share by scaling production and refining its tech for industrial, commercial and consumer use.
Read more: NEURA Robotics joins forces with Bosch to deploy German humanoid creations
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