NEURA is building a new category of AI infrastructure in which cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate, and operate in real-world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called Neuraverse. Unlike traditional robotics companies that focus on isolated machines or narrowly defined industrial automation, NEURA combines robotics, AI, sensors, edge computing, and a large-scale learning infrastructure into a unified platform architecture designed for global deployment.
Physical AI: From Vision to Global Deployment
“The future of AI won’t just happen on screens,” said David Reger, founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics. “It will move, interact, learn, and work alongside us in the real world. We believe that physical AI and cognitive robotics will become one of the biggest technological disruptions of the coming decades and will transform industries ranging from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, the service sector, and household robotics.”
The funding will accelerate the following:
- the global deployment of cognitive robots and humanoids,
- the expansion of the Neuraverse platform,
- the launch of NEURA Gyms, large-scale real-world training environments for cognitive robots,
- the scaling of manufacturing and deployment infrastructure
- as well as the development of next-generation Physical AI systems.
Industry Trust: Over $1 Billion in Order Backlog and a Global Partner Ecosystem
NEURA’s strategic partnerships include leading industrial and AI companies such as Bosch, Schaeffler, Kawasaki, Delta Electronics, Qualcomm Technologies, Amazon, and NVIDIA, positioning the company at the intersection of robotics, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence.
The company’s existing order backlog and strategic deployment pipeline exceed $1 billion.
As AI moves from digital systems into the physical world, NEURA is convinced that the next major competitive advantage will result from the combination of intelligence with real-world interaction, sensor technology, and a scalable deployment infrastructure. “In the future, people won’t just ask what AI can say,” said Reger. “They will ask what AI can physically do.”
Building the Infrastructure for an Open Physical AI World
To support this transformation, NEURA is building one of the world’s first open physical AI ecosystems, the Neuraverse, where robots continuously exchange skills, competencies, and real-world learning experiences across various deployment sites. The company is also expanding its global network of NEURA Gyms, specialized large-scale training environments that combine real-world sensor interaction, simulation, and multimodal learning pipelines to create one of the world’s largest infrastructures for real-world robotics data.
“Many believed that globally relevant AI infrastructure companies could only emerge from Silicon Valley,” Reger added. “We believe that the next generation of AI leaders can emerge anywhere in the world where there is sufficient vision, engineering talent, and execution speed. With this funding, NEURA is firmly among the global frontrunners in the robotics race, alongside the best in the U.S. and China. Ultimately, this isn’t just about robotics. It’s about developing technologies the world will rely on.”
As part of its long-term strategy, NEURA is also developing decentralized AI architectures, edge intelligence, and machine-native economic systems in collaboration with strategic infrastructure partners. The company is convinced that trustworthy, open, and interoperable robotics ecosystems will become increasingly important as AI systems find their way into factories, logistics centers, healthcare, and private households.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether: “As robotics moves beyond scripted automation and evolves toward true autonomy, the underlying infrastructure must also evolve. Autonomous machines must be able to process information locally, make decisions, and execute transactions without relying on centralized intermediaries. QVAC brings this edge-first intelligence to the platform, while WDK handles the secure financial layer. Together, they enable machines to perform tasks, capture results, and act independently. Neura Robotics shares this vision, and this investment reflects our confidence in the potential of autonomous robotics.”
Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: “Physical AI represents the next major evolution in data processing, extending intelligence to real-world environments. Robotics is one of the most demanding use cases for edge AI, where systems for safety-critical applications must perceive, reason, and act instantly, reliably, and directly on the device. Qualcomm Technologies is proud to support NEURA Robotics in building an open, global ecosystem for cognitive robotics. By combining our leading AI capabilities, high-performance computing, and connectivity with NEURA’s Neuraverse platform, we are helping to accelerate the deployment of intelligent machines that can work safely and efficiently alongside humans across industries.”
Nafea Bshara, Vice President & Distinguished Engineer, Amazon: “This investment is a natural extension of our strategic partnership with NEURA Robotics and our shared belief in the transformative potential of Physical AI. Amazon brings the global cloud infrastructure and AI tech stack required for Physical AI at scale—including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, AI-specific chips like AWS Trainium, and its Neuron stack. We are proud to support NEURA’s mission with both capital and the infrastructure technology needed to bring it to life.”
Cyril Vancura, Partner at imec.xpand: “As the world’s leading semiconductor venture fund with exclusive access to imec’s expertise and ecosystem, we invest across the entire semiconductor value chain, from foundational technologies to the application layer. NEURA Robotics’ platform combines Physical AI with the necessary semiconductor hardware, such as sensors and edge computing. We firmly believe in the vision presented by David Reger and see NEURA as the leading company for Physical AI and robotics in Europe.”
Thomas Piliszczuk, Executive Vice President, Chief R&D Programs & Portfolio Officer at imec: “At imec, our mission is to drive chip-based innovations that shape the world of tomorrow. NEURA Robotics is exactly the kind of company where cutting-edge research meets practical impact: it combines AI, advanced sensor technology, and edge intelligence into a platform that has the potential to redefine how machines interact with the physical world. Imec and the imec.xpand VC fund are proud to contribute to a chapter that we believe is groundbreaking for the European deep-tech industry.”
Stefan Hartung, CEO of Robert Bosch GmbH: “We see significant growth opportunities in the field of humanoid robotics. Through our partnership with NEURA, we aim to capitalize more fully on the resulting opportunities. With our sensor technology and our expertise in software and the conversion of electrical energy into motion, Bosch is at the heart of this pivotal technology.”
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG: “In addition to its traditional core business, Schaeffler is strategically focusing on new growth areas, including the field of humanoid robotics. Our eight product families and our decades of manufacturing expertise give us an excellent starting position in this field. We are proud to support NEURA as a technology partner and investor on its path to success. Together with a strong ecosystem of partners, we will fundamentally revolutionize the development and deployment of humanoid robots in the industry of tomorrow.”
Nicola Beer, Vice President of the European Investment Bank: “By supporting NEURA Robotics, the European Investment Bank is committing significant European resources to the next wave of physical AI and cognitive robotics. Through TechEU, Europe’s most innovative mid-cap companies gain access to the patient capital they need to turn cutting-edge research into globally competitive products and skilled jobs here in Europe. From safer factories and smarter logistics to entirely new services—NEURA’s open Neuraverse platform will help thousands of robots learn from one another in real time. This accelerates innovation, strengthens Europe’s technological autonomy, and transforms AI into tangible benefits for workers and businesses.”
Nikhil Srinivasan, Managing Partner and CIO at Lingotto Horizon: “We believed in NEURA Robotics early on and were convinced from the start that David Reger possesses the rare combination of deep technical knowledge and commercial acumen needed to build a groundbreaking platform. This funding round confirms what we have long believed: that NEURA is not just a robotics company, but the infrastructural backbone of the age of physical AI. David and his team have created something extraordinary in Metzingen, and we are proud to continue supporting them on their path to global expansion.”
Stephen George, Founding Partner at InterAlpen Partners: “NEURA Robotics is a remarkable ‘hidden gem’ in global robotics, poised to impact businesses, consumers, and humanity in world-changing ways. NEURA is led by an entrepreneurial, visionary founding team that has created an advanced full-stack robotics platform, built a growing multi-billion-euro order book with world-leading customers, and forged partnerships with top-tier investors and companies to realize its vision.”
Learn more about the announcement, our investors, and next steps on our Series C page.
About NEURA Robotics
NEURA was founded on the belief that the next great technological revolution will not take place on screens, but in the physical world. As aging populations, labor shortages, and a growing demand for skilled workers reshape economies worldwide, Physical AI will be essential to maintaining productivity, prosperity, and quality of life.
NEURA Robotics was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. The company is a global provider of Physical AI, developing technologies that enable intelligent machines to learn, adapt, and collaborate with humans in the real world. The company develops cognitive robots that can see, hear, feel, and learn, as well as the software, AI, and data infrastructure required for their widespread deployment.
Today, a large portion of global GDP is generated by physical labor. NEURA’s mission is to make physical capabilities scalable by drastically reducing the time required to teach machines new skills and deploy them worldwide. Through its cognitive robots, NEURA Gyms, and the Neuraverse—an open ecosystem where robots continuously learn and share skills—the company is laying the foundation for a future in which intelligent machines help solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges. NEURA Robotics develops Physical AI from Europe – together for the world.
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Further Links
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