About Humanoid Robot
The Humanoid Robot comprises 206 companies, including 70 funded companies having collectively raised $14.6B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 47 are Series A+ funded, and 9 have achieved unicorn status.
Humanoid Robot sector has seen 7 acquisitions and 4 IPOs. This represents almost 5.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing humanoid robots for multiple use cases.
Humanoid Robot sector is also known as Anthropomorphic Robot or Embodied AI.
Top Companies in Humanoid Robot
There are more than 206 companies in Humanoid Robot. UBTECH is the top Humanoid Robot company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Humanoid Robot companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of service robots for diversified applications | Shenzhen (China) | 2012 | Public | $1.34B | |
Developer of next-generation automation solutions combining artificial intelligence and robotics | Munich (Germany) | 2018 | Series C | $250M | |
Developer of robots and a cloud-based automation platform for logistics operations | Salem (United States) | 2015 | Series C | $180M | |
Developer of quadruped robots, humanoid robots, robotic arms, and related components | Hangzhou (China) | 2016 | Public | $252M | |
Developer of AI-powered general-purpose robots for industrial applications | Vancouver (Canada) | 2018 | Series A | $140M |
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Companies founded year-on-year in Humanoid Robot
4 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in Humanoid Robot. 28 Humanoid Robot startups were founded in 2023 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 4 |
2025 | 23 |
2024 | 21 |
2023 | 28 |
2022 | 14 |
2021 | 8 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 6 |
2017 | 1 |
Companies founded across countries in Humanoid Robot
China has 68 Humanoid Robot startups, the most by any country, followed by United States which has 33 startups and India which has 18.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
China | 68 |
United States | 33 |
India | 18 |
Germany | 11 |
Japan | 6 |
Australia | 4 |
South Korea | 4 |
United Kingdom | 4 |
Canada | 3 |
Singapore | 3 |
Stage-wise distribution of Humanoid Robot
Out of the total 206 Humanoid Robot companies, 70 have secured funding. Among them, 47 have reached Series A or higher, and 33 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 206
Funded - 70
Series A+ - 47
Series B+ - 33
Series C+ - 25
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 206 |
Funded | 70 |
Series A+ | 47 |
Series B+ | 33 |
Series C+ | 25 |
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- 205+ Total Companies
- $14.6B+ Total Funding
- 65+ Funded Companies
- 4 IPOs
- 5+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in Humanoid Robot
Total funding year-on-year in Humanoid Robot
Humanoid Robot saw a total funding of more than $14.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $6.62B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $6.62B |
2025 | $4.21B |
2024 | $1.1B |
2023 | $443M |
2022 | $308M |
2021 | $323M |
2020 | $21.4M |
2019 | $42.4M |
2018 | $828M |
2017 | $407M |
Total funding across countries in Humanoid Robot
In the last 10 years, Humanoid Robot startups in China have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $7.77B. United States follows with $3.11B and Germany with $1.93B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
China | $7.77B |
United States | $3.11B |
Germany | $1.93B |
United Kingdom | $165M |
Canada | $122M |
South Korea | $107M |
Italy | $86.5M |
Japan | $78.4M |
Malaysia | $5M |
Australia | $2.62M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in Humanoid Robot
Over the last 10 years, Humanoid Robot have seen $476M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $6.1B into Early Stage funding rounds and $6.67B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $6.67B |
Early Stage | $6.1B |
Post IPO | $1B |
Seed Stage | $476M |
Grant | $31.9M |
Debt | $9.57M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Humanoid Robot
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Humanoid Robot companies have raised $6.61B in equity funding across 42 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Humanoid Robot companies had raised $2.05B across 36 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 222.31% rise in funding in Humanoid Robot companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Humanoid Robot:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 2404 | Sep 11, 2026 | ||
Series D | 9159 | Aug 28, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8559 | Aug 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8858 | Aug 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7226 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Top Investors in Humanoid Robot
Shenzhen Capital Group is the top investor in Humanoid Robot companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Humanoid Robot:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Shenzhen (China) | ||
Hong Kong (China) | ||
Beijing (China) | ||
Shenzhen (China) | ||
Beijing (China) |
M&A activity in Humanoid Robot
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Humanoid Robot. Last year, in 2025, a total of 3 acquisitions happened in Humanoid Robot.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Humanoid Robot:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 14, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 01, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Humanoid Robot
Here are the acquisition trends in Humanoid Robot:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Humanoid Robot
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 1 IPO happened in Humanoid Robot.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Humanoid Robot:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 19, 2026 | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) | |
Jul 19, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Mar 28, 2024 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Dec 29, 2023 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jul 07, 2021 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most Humanoid Robot companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Humanoid Robot
Most number of Humanoid Robot startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University and Harvard University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 3 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) | 1 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Cornell University | 1 |
IIM Bangalore | 1 |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | 1 |
MIT Sloan School of Management | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Humanoid Robot
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Humanoid Robot companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Carnegie Mellon University alumni are second, and McMaster University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $956M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $178M |
McMaster University | $114M |
The University of British Columbia | $114M |
Cornell University | $81M |
The Wharton School | $81M |
University of Pennsylvania | $81M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $17M |
Tel Aviv University | $17M |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | $14.6M |
Top News in Humanoid Robot
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Boston Dynamics opens Metaplant Application Center to train Atlas humanoid robotsThe Robot Report•Sep 21, 2026•Boston Dynamics
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Boston Dynamics Veterans Launch Dynamic Creatures for Robotic EntertainmentThe Robot Report•Sep 09, 2026•Boston Dynamics
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Microduck Robot Sees Surging Sales on Brisk Orders After Global LaunchChina Daily•Sep 04, 2026•Pollen Robotics
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Vantage expands pre-IPO CFD offering with Unitree Robotics amid rising interest in frontier AIPR Newswire•Aug 21, 2026•Vantage, Unitree
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Realbotix Corp. Provides Corporate Structure and Operations UpdateBusiness Wire•Jul 22, 2026•Realbotix
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Onconetix Highlights Realbotix's Launch of Humanoid Robot and AI Teacher's Assistant Pilot ProgramGlobeNewswire•Jun 24, 2026•Realbotix, Onconetix
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DMCC and Tether Sign MoU to Advance Blockchain, Tokenisation and Digital Finance CollaborationAlBawaba•Jun 17, 2026•DMCC, Tether, Ledn, Neura Robotics and 6 others
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Boston Dynamics Expands U.S. Lobbying Push to Target Defense, AI, and Security AgenciesBusinesskorea•Apr 28, 2026•Boston Dynamics
