Theker Pulls In $85 Million in Funding for Shape-Shifting Factory Robots
What happened: Barcelona-based Theker has raised $85 million in what it describes as Europe’s largest robotics Series A. The round was led by US venture firm CRV, with backing from […]
What happened: Barcelona-based Theker has raised $85 million in what it describes as Europe’s largest robotics Series A. The round was led by US venture firm CRV, with backing from Samsung and Aglaé Ventures, the investment arm linked to LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault.
Why it matters: Rather than fixed-form humanoids, Theker builds machines meant to be reconfigured, with hands, arms and overall shape swapped or resized for each job. Target tasks run from sorting parcels to packing apparel and handling bottles and cans in warehouse settings.
Industry context: Inditex, the parent of Zara, joined as an early backer, and Theker intends to push beyond retail into heavier manufacturing work.
