Theker raises $85M for reconfigurable generalist factory robots

Theker has raised an $85 million Series A led by CRV to expand modular AI robots that can be reconfigured for different industrial tasks. Rather than committing to a humanoid form or a single repetitive workflow, Theker swaps or resizes hands, arms, and other components for jobs such as sorting packages, packing clothes, and handling bottles. Zara parent Inditex is an early backer, while Samsung joined the round and is in advanced commercial discussions. The Barcelona startup describes the financing as Europe's largest robotics Series A. The claim is company-framed, but the round is still a strong physical-AI signal: manufacturers are funding adaptable automation before general-purpose humanoids are dependable enough for broad factory use.

Key details: June 12, 2026, $85M Series A, Led by CRV, Samsung and Inditex are investors, Modular, reconfigurable industrial robots.

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