Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Hits $14B Valuation
Skild AI hits $14B valuation with $1.4B funding round for its adaptable robotic foundation models.
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Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Hits $14B Valuation
Skild AI Hits $14B Valuation—What’s Behind the Robotic Software Surge? In just seven months, Skild AI has more than tripled its valuation to over $14 billion, thanks to a massive $1.4 billion Series C round led by SoftBank. The startup, which builds general-purpose foundation models for robots, is riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for adaptive, human-like robotic systems that can learn on the job. If you’ve been wondering how AI is reshaping robotics beyond factory floors and into everyday life, Skild AI offers a compelling glimpse into the future. Credit: Yuichiro Chino / Getty Images From Zero to $14B in Under Two Years Founded in 2023 by Carnegie Mellon researcher Deepak Pathak, Skild AI has moved at lightning speed. Its latest funding round—backed by Nvidia, Macquarie Group, and 1789 Capital—brings its total capital raised to over $2 billion. That’s an extraordinary trajectory for a company less than two years old, especially in a sector as capital-intensive and technically complex…
