Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation

Skild AI, a robotics software startup founded in 2023, has rapidly increased its valuation to over $14 billion following a $1.4 billion Series C funding round led by SoftBank, with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Group, and 1789 Capital. This marks a more than threefold increase from its $4.5 billion valuation just seven months prior. The company has now raised over $2 billion in total funding. Skild AI specializes in developing general-purpose foundation models for robots that can be adapted to various robots and tasks with minimal additional training, aiming to enable robots to learn by observing humans. The startup’s technology addresses a significant challenge in robotics: the extensive training typically required for robots to perform new tasks. By creating adaptable, learn-as-you-go robotic software, Skild AI hopes to accelerate the adoption of robots in both personal and industrial settings. This approach aligns with broader industry trends focused on humanoid robots and more flexible robotic learning capabilities, with other companies like