The capital will support development of AI-powered humanoid robots designed for industrial and household tasks. Additionally, it aims to expand product offerings and scale humanoid robots for industrial and consumer applications.
Neura Robotics is developing bipedal robots capable of lifting heavy objects, sorting items, and automating repetitive work. The company is competing with firms worldwide racing to deploy AI in robotics for logistics and manufacturing.
Robotics
Sheikh Hamad joined via Prime Capital, his Luxembourg-based investment vehicle. He has a long track record investing globally. During his tenure at Qatar Investment Authority, he backed European firms including Glencore, Barclays, Harrods, and Credit Suisse.
Prime Capital is now managed by his son, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, overseeing global investments. The sheikh is known for significant stakes in real estate, equities, and private assets in Europe and beyond.
Neura Robotics CEO David Reger reported nearly USD 1 billion in orders last year, including clients Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron. The startup sells industrial transport robots and household robotic arms, with robots demonstrated at car factories and laundry sorting.
Investors see humanoid robots as the next wave of AI growth, alongside companies like Figure AI, Dexterity, and Apptronik. Analysts at Barclays project AI-powered robotics and autonomous machines could become a trillion-dollar market by 2035.
China’s robotics firms are also accelerating development. Mobile maker Honor recently revealed a humanoid performing remote-controlled gestures. Hangzhou-based Unitree showcased robots performing parkour and martial arts-style moves during China’s Spring Festival gala last year.
Neura Robotics previously raised USD 138.7 million (EUR 120M) in January 2025, led by Exor NV’s Lingotto Investment Management. Volvo Cars Tech Fund also participated.
Content Courtesy – Waya
