Nvidia and Samsung are joining a major Series B funding round for Skild AI, a robotics software start-up, with investments of $25 million and $10 million, respectively.
According to Bloomberg, the round, led by SoftBank with a $100 million commitment, is expected to value the company at approximately $4.5 billion.
Skild AI develops foundation models and software designed for various robotic systems, from consumer devices to industrial machines. The company previously raised $300 million in Series A funding in 2023, when it was valued at $1.5 billion.
Samsung's latest investment reinforces its growing focus on robotics. Earlier this year, it became the largest shareholder in South Korea-based Rainbow Robotics, which is known for its collaborative robots. The company also operates a Future Robotics Office to steer strategic innovation.
For Nvidia, the investment aligns with broader efforts in AI and automation. In March, the chipmaker partnered with General Motors to co-develop AI systems that train next-generation manufacturing models for use in vehicles, factories, and robotics.
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