Schaeffler
Industriestraße 1-3, Herzogenaurach, Bayern, 91074, Germany
Overview
The Schaeffler Group is a global integrated automotive and industrial supplier. Highest quality, outstanding technology, and strong innovative ability represent the basis for the Schaeffler Group’s lasting success. The Schaeffler Group makes a key contribution to “Mobility for tomorrow” with high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The technology company generated sales of approximately 13.2 billion euros in 2015. With around 85,000 employees worldwide, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies. As a global development partner and supplier, Schaeffler maintains stable long-term relationships with its customers and suppliers.
- Total investments
- 5
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 2
- Active investors
- 9
Sector focus
- Association
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
Investment portfolio
- Humanoid
Participated · Series A · Jul 2026
Founded in May 2024 and led by Artem Sokolov, Humanoid develops commercially scalable, safe, and universal humanoid robots intended for use in logistics, manufacturing, and factory automation. The company has publicly announced a $150 million first tranche of a Series A at a $1.2 billion pre-money valuation. Humanoid plans to raise an additional $80–$100 million to complete the round by September. The reporting does not disclose operating metrics such as revenue or users. No prior funding rounds or detailed use-of-proceeds were disclosed in the article. The company positions itself to pursue commercial-scale deployments in industrial settings.
- NEURA Robotics
Participated · Series C · Jun 2026
Founded in 2019 by David Reger in Metzingen, Germany, NEURA Robotics builds ‘cognitive’ robots that can see, hear, sense their surroundings and learn from experience. The company integrates sensors, AI software and robotic hardware into single devices, likening its machines to a “smartphone with arms and legs.” In addition to hardware, it offers the Neuraverse software platform, which enables the safe deployment and interaction of intelligent robots with humans. NEURA serves both industrial and consumer markets and has disclosed nearly $1 billion worth of purchase orders from customers such as Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron. Management is focused on accelerating humanoid robot development and scaling production capacity. Financially, the firm previously secured €120 million in January 2025 and is now pursuing a much larger raise to fund expansion. If successful, the new round could push the company’s valuation to approximately €4 billion.
- Stegra
Participated · Equity · Sep 2023
Stegra is an ailing Swedish startup focused on building the world’s biggest green-steel plant. The company has been seeking substantial new capital to complete construction of the facility and to remain in business. Reportedly, Stegra sought 15 billion SEK in fresh funding to stabilize operations and finish the project. A Wallenberg-led investor group committed 7–8 billion SEK as part of that financing, becoming the company’s largest shareholder. The funding was presented as a rescue package to ensure the plant’s completion. The article did not provide operational metrics such as revenue, users, or prior financing details.
- AICA
Participated · Seed · Mar 2023
AICA develops AI-driven robotics software that combines reinforcement learning and closed-loop force control to give robots a sense of touch and the ability to learn and adapt autonomously. Its approach makes robot programming for complex applications more affordable and enables manufacturers to automate "dirty, dull & dangerous" processes such as heavy-material manipulation and handling chemicals. The company was spun off from the LASA (Learning Algorithms & Systems Laboratory) of EPFL and is led by CEO Baptiste Busch. AICA intends to expand its library of applications and deploy its solutions internationally. The company raised CHF1.2M in funding from investors including Spicehaus Partners, High‑Tech Gründerfonds, and Schaeffler Group. Proceeds will be used to broaden the application library and support international deployment.