Participated · Equity · Mar 2026

Founded in May 2023 by Peking University professor Wang He, Galaxy Universal Robotics builds general-purpose humanoid robots that integrate high-level perception, cognitive planning, and low-level motor control through its self-developed “AstraBrain” embodied large model. The company pairs this model with the world’s largest embodied-intelligence dataset (tens of billions of data points) and a virtual-real fusion training system called “AstraSynth,” which it claims yields 1,000× higher training efficiency than Tesla and a 99 % task-success rate. Flagship robot Galbot S1 already performs fully autonomous work inside CATL battery factories and carries 50 kg dual-arm payloads under harsh industrial conditions. Commercial pilots span hundreds of “Galaxy Space Capsule” retail stores, 24-city smart-pharmacy networks managing 5,000 SKUs, and deployments in top hospitals such as Xuanwu and West China. Industrial partners include CATL, Bosch, Toyota, BAIC, and SAIC, with cumulative industrial orders in the thousands. The firm’s valuation topped US $3 billion after a late-2025 round and “continues to lead the humanoid robot industry,” supported by record cumulative fundraising that now exceeds any peer in China.

Participated · Series A · Jun 2025

German-based Unchained Robotics automates industrial processes with a unified software platform and its MalocherBot turnkey robotics cell. Its LUNA OS is a standardized control system that integrates robots from various manufacturers, described as an operating system for factory robots and designed to be as easy to use as a smartphone. The company’s online platform lets customers search for, find, and integrate robots quickly without prior programming experience. MalocherBot is positioned as a flexible, no-specialist deployment option suitable for SMEs as well as large firms. More than 300 companies across Europe use the solution, including Vorwerk. The company is accelerating expansion into the U.S. and is using new capital to scale internationally and push toward a global robotics standard. Financially, Unchained Robotics has just closed an €8.5M Series A extension to support this growth. Unchained Robotics provides a plug-and-play automation platform that can automate common manual processes in logistics and metalworking within a few hours. Its MalocherBot product is already in use worldwide after a few weeks, enabled by a software platform and an online marketplace for searching and selecting automation. The platform supports integrations with over a dozen robotics manufacturers, aiming to give SMEs broad-based access to standard robotics. The company positions its technology as a low-barrier solution to compensate for skilled labor shortages in industry. Unchained Robotics plans to expand sales and services to meet growing demand and to broaden MalocherBot applications. The article identifies the company as a German startup and reports its total funding to date.

Participated · Series B · Mar 2025

Alloyed develops and manufactures advanced metallic components for aerospace and electronics using industrial-scale additive manufacturing and automated design. The company combines many functions into single metal parts and uses a highly data-driven approach to materials, processing, and design. Its UK base in Abingdon hosts one of the largest fleets of additive manufacturing machines in Europe. Customers include Boeing, Microsoft, Anglo American, and BMW, with applications spanning lightweight satellite antennas and structural components, high-temperature jet-engine alloys, and precision parts for wearables and jewellery. Alloyed has raised a £37 million Series B and plans to use the funds to expand manufacturing in Abingdon and Seattle and to accelerate its digital platforms for alloy and component design and processing. Strategic investor partnerships are intended to support commercialisation and collaboration with alloy producers and manufacturing ecosystems.

Participated · Series B · Jul 2024

Exein develops an embedded, hardware-agnostic cybersecurity platform that integrates runtime security directly into device firmware, allowing connected devices to detect, contain and respond to threats even when offline. The system already safeguards more than 1.5 billion devices in sectors such as energy, healthcare, defence, automotive, aerospace and industrial automation, and the company projects this figure will surpass two billion in Q1 2026. Exein’s technology supports integrity checks across supply chains and helps manufacturers comply with regulations like RED 3.3, the forthcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act and the US Cyber Trust Mark. Looking ahead, the firm plans to release next-generation protections for on-device AI and large language models, with an initial unveiling slated for RSAC 2026. The new capital will also fund a multi-transaction M&A programme in 2026 and accelerate expansion in the US and APAC. Exein has experienced a significant valuation uplift since mid-2025, reflecting rising demand for device-level security and its strengthened commercial position.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2024

Hiboo offers a platform that analyses data from multi-brand industrial equipment fleets to generate performance insights, alerts and reports for optimized fleet management. The technology is designed to maximize productivity and improve energy efficiency while enabling customers to pilot their carbon trajectory and prepare sustainability reporting such as CSRD. The company currently processes data from 63,000 pieces of equipment across more than 100 countries. Hiboo plans to use new funding to expand headcount, further develop its product and accelerate international growth. The firm projects that by 2027 it will help customers save over 1.3 million tonnes of CO₂. Clément Bénard is CEO and co‑founder and highlights the role of Hiboo’s solution in reducing energy waste and supporting industrial decarbonization.