Apptronik has secured an additional $520 million in Series A-X financing, lifting its total Series A funding to more than $935 million and bringing overall capital raised to almost $1 billion. The round included continued backing from investors such as B Capital, Google, Mercedes-Benz and PEAK6, along with new participation from AT&T Ventures, John Deere and the Qatar Investment Authority.
The fresh investment will support scaled production of the company’s humanoid robot, Apollo, and broaden commercial deployments worldwide. Funding will also accelerate research, expand robot training and data-collection facilities, and support development of a next-generation platform targeted for release in 2026.
Apptronik has established collaborations with major global brands including Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics and Jabil, as well as a strategic alliance with Google DeepMind to develop advanced humanoid systems powered by Gemini Robotics.
Designed for manufacturing and logistics environments, Apollo performs physically demanding tasks such as transporting materials, sorting and kitting, with future applications planned for retail, healthcare and home settings. Apptronik is a US-based robotics company focused on developing advanced humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence.
Originating from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, the company builds robots designed to work alongside people in industrial and commercial environments. Its flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, represents years of engineering and development aimed at creating practical, human-centric robotic systems.
Apollo is designed to handle physically demanding and repetitive tasks, particularly in manufacturing and logistics operations. The robot can assist with material handling, sorting, kitting, and other labor-intensive processes, helping businesses improve productivity while enhancing workplace safety. Apptronik’s design philosophy emphasizes adaptability, safety, and seamless collaboration between humans and machines.
The company has formed partnerships with major global enterprises across automotive, logistics, and technology sectors to accelerate deployment of its humanoid systems. It is also investing heavily in research, data collection, and next-generation AI capabilities to expand applications into retail, healthcare, and eventually home environments. With significant investor backing and a strong focus on embodied AI, Apptronik is positioning itself as a key innovator in the emerging humanoid robotics industry.
