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Theker raises $85M for versatile factory robots
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- →Theker's adaptable robots could significantly reduce labor shortages in manufacturing.
- →The $85M funding round positions Theker as a leading player in the European robotics scene.
- →Theker's approach challenges traditional single-task robots, offering more flexibility in automation.
Theker, an AI robotics startup based in Barcelona, has secured $85 million in a Series A funding round, reportedly the largest of its kind in Europe. The company is developing versatile robots that can be reconfigured for different tasks, aiming to address labor shortages in manufacturing. Key investors include CRV, Samsung, and Aglaé Ventures. Theker plans to expand its operations across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, and increase its workforce significantly. This funding highlights Theker's ambition to revolutionize factory automation with adaptable robotic solutions.
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