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)

Techmeme•Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:25:00 AM

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.

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