Sources: Apptronik, a humanoid robot maker backed by Google, is in the process of raising at least $400M led by B Capital at a $5B pre-money valuation (The Information)

The recent funding efforts by Apptronik, a humanoid robot maker backed by Google, underscore a significant trend in the tech industry where companies are increasingly attracting substantial investments. Similar to Apptronik, GC AI has raised $60 million for AI tools aimed at corporate legal teams, while Tavus secured $40 million for AI agents focused on recruitment and training. These funding rounds illustrate a robust interest in AI technologies across various sectors, indicating a shift towards automation and advanced AI solutions in business operations.