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Barcelona AI‑robotics startup Theker secured a $85 million Series A, aiming to launch generalist robots that can be reconfigured for diverse industrial tasks.
Theker, a Barcelona‑based AI robotics startup, announced a $85 million Series A round — the largest robotics Series A ever reported in Europe — to accelerate the rollout of its reconfigurable factory robots [1]. The funding, led by CRV and backed by investors such as Samsung, LVMH’s Aglaé Ventures, and existing backer Inditex, is intended to expand deployments, deepen the company’s AI stack, and grow its engineering team.
Key takeaways
Unlike traditional industrial robots that are rigid and task‑specific, Theker’s machines are built to be reconfigured on the fly. Their arms, hands and overall form can be swapped or resized, allowing a single robot to handle diverse operations such as sorting packages, packing clothing, or handling bottles and cans in a warehouse [1]. Co‑founder Carla Gómez Cano explains that most production processes are not repetitive “cookie‑in‑box” tasks, so a flexible robot is needed for real‑world variability [1].
The company’s “AI‑native generalist” claim rests on integrating advanced vision, control systems and large language models, enabling robots to adapt in real time without pre‑programmed instructions [2][3]. Theker says its robots are already deployed in live production environments across Europe, targeting sectors that face persistent labor shortages [2][3].
The $85 million round follows a seed round of €18 million raised less than a year earlier [2]. The Series A was led by US venture firm CRV, with strategic participation from Samsung and LVMH’s Aglaé Ventures, marking Samsung’s first investment in a Spanish startup and LVMH’s inaugural bet on the Spanish ecosystem [3]. Other investors include Cathay Innovation, 20VC, Henkel Ventures, and existing backer Inditex [2][3].
Theker intends to use the capital to accelerate deployments with industrial operators, deepen its proprietary AI and robotics stack, and expand its team across software, electronics, mechanical engineering and deployment roles [2]. A showroom in central Barcelona showcases the technology, and the company plans to open additional showrooms as it expands across Europe, the United States and Asia [1].
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Unlike traditional robots that are rigid and require manual reprogramming for specific tasks, Theker's robots are AI-native and modular, allowing them to adapt to different tasks and environments autonomously.
The funding round was led by the American venture capital firm CRV.
Theker is based in Barcelona, Spain.
The funding underscores growing investor confidence in adaptable automation as manufacturers grapple with labor shortages and the need for flexible production lines. If Theker’s generalist robots can deliver on their promise of rapid deployment and continuous learning, they could lower the cost and time barriers that have limited broader adoption of industrial robotics. The involvement of heavyweight investors such as Samsung and LVMH also signals a potential shift toward hardware‑focused AI ventures in Europe’s tech ecosystem. The next milestones will be the scaling of deployments in diverse factories and the validation of the robots’ performance across the targeted sectors.
AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 4 outlets · Jun 12, 2026 · How we report
The company plans to use the funds to accelerate deployments with industrial operators, deepen its proprietary AI and robotics stack, and increase its headcount.