Skild AI Raises $1.4B Series C at $14B Valuation
Skild AI raises $1.4B Series C at $14B valuation for general-purpose robotics software platform, led by SoftBank in one of largest robotics rounds.
Pittsburgh-based Skild AI has raised $1.4 billion in Series C funding led by SoftBank, achieving a valuation of over $14 billion for its general-purpose robotics software platform.
Skild AI has closed one of the largest robotics funding rounds in history, raising $1.4 billion in Series C funding at a valuation exceeding $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank, marking a dramatic 3x increase from the company’s $4.5 billion valuation achieved just six months earlier in summer 2025.
The Pittsburgh-based startup is developing what it calls an “omni-bodied brain” - AI software designed to control any robot for any task. This general-purpose approach represents a significant departure from the task-specific robotics software that has dominated the industry, positioning Skild AI at the forefront of the emerging physical AI sector.
Founded with the vision of creating universal robotic intelligence, Skild AI’s platform aims to eliminate the need for custom programming for each robotic application. The company’s omni-bodied model is designed to understand and control different robot form factors, from humanoid robots to industrial arms to mobile platforms, using a single unified AI system.
The massive funding round reflects growing investor confidence in general-purpose robotics solutions. SoftBank’s leadership of the round is particularly notable given the firm’s history of major bets on transformative AI companies. The investment comes as the robotics industry increasingly shifts toward AI-first approaches that promise greater flexibility and faster deployment across industries.
Skild AI’s rapid valuation growth - tripling in just six months - signals strong market validation for its technology approach. The company joins an elite group of robotics startups that have achieved billion-dollar-plus valuations, though few have reached the $14+ billion threshold that puts Skild AI among the most valuable private robotics companies globally.
The funding will likely accelerate Skild AI’s development timeline and market expansion as competition intensifies in the general-purpose robotics space. With this war chest, the company is positioned to scale its technology development, expand its engineering team, and potentially pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions to strengthen its market position.
The round’s size and valuation also reflect the broader market momentum behind physical AI - the convergence of advanced AI models with robotic hardware. As foundation models demonstrate increasing capabilities across domains, investors are betting that similar breakthroughs will transform robotics from narrow, programmed systems into adaptable, intelligent platforms capable of learning and operating across diverse environments.