Robotics

SoftBank Invests $500M into Skild AI at $4B Valuation

Ken Metral

29 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

Credit: Skild AI

SoftBank is in negotiations to invest $500 million in Skild AI, a robotics-focused artificial intelligence company, at a staggering $4 billion valuation.

Skild AI’s Rapid Rise

Founded just two years ago, Skild AI has quickly become a key player in AI-powered robotics. The company previously secured $300 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation last July from high-profile investors including Jeff Bezos, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Coatue Management.

Skild AI’s foundational AI model is designed to be adaptable across different types of robots. Founders Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta have emphasized its versatility, allowing it to be fine-tuned for various industries and applications.

AI-Powered Robotics is Booming

The robotics-AI sector has been attracting massive investments, with Skild AI being the latest recipient of major funding. Over the past year, investors—especially Jeff Bezos—have been pouring capital into startups aiming to revolutionize robotics with AI.

Other major players in the space include:

Physical Intelligence – Raised $400M at a $2B valuation in November to develop advanced robotic "brains."
Figure AI – Secured $675M at a $2.6B valuation last February to build AI-powered humanoid robots, backed by Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, Nvidia, Amazon, and Jeff Bezos.

The Future of AI and Robotics

SoftBank’s investment signals strong confidence in Skild AI’s technology and the broader robotics revolution. With AI models increasingly being applied to physical automation, robotics could be the next frontier in AI innovation.

As the race to develop smarter, more capable robots intensifies, Skild AI is positioning itself as a major contender in shaping the future of AI-driven automation.

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