Galbot Raises RMB 2.5 Billion for Humanoid Robot Development
Galbot, a China-based developer of humanoid robots specializing in embodied AI models, has successfully completed a new funding round totaling RMB 2.5 billion (approximately $350 million). The investment consortium includes prominent entities such as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Sinopec, CITIC-affiliated investment firms, and SAIC Motor’s financial arm, with participation from existing shareholders as well. Founded in May 2023, Galbot intends to utilize these funds to further develop its proprietary embodied large model and accelerate the commercialization of its robotic solutions. The company has already deployed its products across various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. This latest financing follows a significant round in December 2025, where Galbot raised over $300 million at a valuation exceeding RMB 20 billion. Demonstrating strong market traction, Galbot has secured cumulative orders amounting to several thousand units from major industrial clients such as CATL, Bosch, Toyota, BAIC Group, and SAIC Motor. This substantial capital injection underscores the growing investor confidence in China's advanced robotics sector and Galbot's strategic position within the embodied AI landscape.
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Galbot Raises RMB 2.5 Billion for Humanoid Robot Development
Galbot, a China-based developer of humanoid robots specializing in embodied AI models, has successfully completed a new funding round totaling RMB 2.5 billion (approximately $350 million). The investment consortium includes prominent entities such as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Sinopec, CITIC-affiliated investment firms, and SAIC Motor’s financial arm, with participation from existing shareholders as well. Founded in May 2023, Galbot intends to utilize these funds to further develop its proprietary embodied large model and accelerate the commercialization of its robotic solutions. The company has already deployed its products across various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. This latest financing follows a significant round in December 2025, where Galbot raised over $300 million at a valuation exceeding RMB 20 billion. Demonstrating strong market traction, Galbot has secured cumulative orders amounting to several thousand units from major industrial clients such as CATL, Bosch, Toyota, BAIC Group, and SAIC Motor. This substantial capital injection underscores the growing investor confidence in China's advanced robotics sector and Galbot's strategic position within the embodied AI landscape.
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