A German startup that wants to build humanoid robots just landed one of the largest funding rounds in European robotics history. Neura Robotics closed approximately €1 billion, or about $1.2 billion, with Tether Holdings leading a roster of investors that includes Amazon, Qualcomm Ventures, Bosch, and Schaeffler.
The round values Neura Robotics at roughly €4 billion. That’s a staggering jump from its Series B in January 2025, when the company was valued at about €120 million.
Inside the round
The funding closed in March 2026. Founded in 2019 by David Reger in Metzingen, Germany, Neura builds AI-powered humanoid robots designed to work safely alongside humans, using advanced sensors and machine learning.
The company’s flagship products include the 4NE-1 humanoid robot and the Neuraverse platform, which serves as the software backbone for its robotic systems. Neura has already booked €1 billion in orders for its products. The company has set a target of manufacturing 5 million robots by 2030.
Alongside Tether, Amazon brings logistics and distribution expertise. Qualcomm Ventures brings chip and edge-AI knowledge. Bosch and Schaeffler bring deep manufacturing and industrial automation experience. Affiliates of Qatari billionaire Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani also participated.
Earlier funding discussions in November 2025 had reportedly referenced potential valuations as high as €8 billion to €10 billion. The final €4 billion figure suggests either more conservative terms or a deliberate choice to leave upside on the table for later rounds.
Why Tether is betting on robots
Tether’s involvement is the most interesting subplot here. The company behind USDT, the world’s most widely used stablecoin, has been on a diversification spree, pushing capital into sectors far removed from its crypto roots, including AI, data centers, and now robotics.
What this means for investors
Going from €120 million to €4 billion in roughly 14 months is the kind of markup that either signals genuine breakthrough potential or frothy market conditions. The €1 billion order book leans toward the former, but the 5-million-unit production target by 2030 requires extraordinary execution.
Amazon’s involvement suggests potential integration into warehouse and logistics operations, which could provide Neura with a built-in customer base. Qualcomm’s participation hints at custom silicon or edge-computing partnerships. Bosch and Schaeffler could serve as both manufacturing partners and end customers in industrial settings.
The 2025-2026 period has seen a surge of venture capital flowing into robotics firms, driven by persistent labor shortages across manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Neura’s round puts it in the upper tier of capitalization among humanoid robotics companies globally.