Agile Robots raised $500 million in a SoftBank-led round for US expansion and new industrial applications, according to a November 12 dpa report carried by Onvista. The deal values the Munich robotics supplier at $8.5 billion.
Nvidia, Hitachi and T.Capital also participated. SoftBank’s relationship with Agile predates its humanoid launch: SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led the company’s $220 million Series C in September 2021.
Agile supplies robot arms, mobile robots and software that coordinates factory equipment for manufacturers and logistics operators. Its Agile ONE humanoid, introduced in November 2025, is designed to load machines, move materials and handle parts alongside the company’s other robots.
Audi is testing Agile’s mobile humanoids to put components in the order needed for vehicle assembly. Its October 21 announcement describes a proof of concept in the Ingolstadt Production Lab, with timing, ergonomics and safety to be checked in a virtual version of the logistics environment before deployment.
Agile also opened a new plant in Fürstenfeldbruck, near Munich, earlier in 2026, dpa reported. Its stated annual capacity is up to 10,000 humanoid robots.
Investor Hitachi is also a commercialization partner. A September 29 announcement set out plans to combine its industrial AI and integration technology with Agile’s robots, then offer the resulting products through Hitachi’s HMAX Industry portfolio and Agile’s own sales channels.