Skild AI Raises $300M at $1.5B Valuation to Develop Robotics 'Brain'

Jul 9, 2024, 08:45 PM

Skild AI, a new robotics and AI startup, has emerged from stealth mode with massive funding. The company, which is developing a foundational model for robotics, raised $300 million in a Series A funding round. This funding round was led by prominent investors including Lightspeed, SoftBank, Coatue, and Jeff Bezos. Skild AI is valued at $1.5 billion. The startup aims to create a 'general purpose brain' for robots, marking a significant innovation in robotics technology. The company's vision, spearheaded by founders Abhinav and Deepak and supported by stellar colleagues, has attracted considerable attention and excitement in the tech community.