Eseandre Mordi
⬤ Physical Intelligence, the startup building AI software that teaches robots to learn and handle all kinds of tasks, just locked down $600 million in new financing. The round values the company at $5.6 billion, making it one of the biggest recent raises in the AI-robotics space. This massive investment shows just how hungry the market is for advanced automation tech that actually works.
⬤ Alphabet Inc.'s independent growth fund CapitalG led the round, with existing backers Lux Capital and Thrive Capital jumping back in. Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos also threw money in, along with new investors Index Ventures and T. Rowe Price. The $5.6 billion valuation includes the fresh funding. CapitalG confirmed they're in, while reps for Physical Intelligence, Thrive, T. Rowe Price, Index, and Lux didn't want to talk. Bezos's team didn't respond to questions either.
The scale of participation from both long-standing and newly added firms highlights robust institutional confidence in next-generation robotics platforms.
⬤ This funding round really shows how AI-powered robotics is taking off as companies look for smarter, more flexible automation systems. With CapitalG bringing together a diverse group of tech firms and investors, it's clear there's serious interest in robotics companies that can actually apply machine intelligence to real-world physical work. The valuation proves that AI-enhanced automation is becoming strategically crucial as money keeps pouring into the sector.
Eseandre Mordi
