Summary: SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund Skild AI at $14B, nearly tripling its value Crunch
1. SoftBank Group and Nvidia are in discussions to invest over $1 billion into Skild AI at a valuation of $14 billion.
2. Skild AI, a software company specializing in robotics, had been previously valued at $4.7 billion. Unlike other startups, it doesn't develop proprietary hardware but focuses on a robot-agnostic foundation model.
3. Investor interest in AI robotics is high, with Skild AI's competitors such as Physical Intelligence and Figure raising large sums ($600 million and over $1 billion respectively) at significant valuations.
2. Skild AI, a software company specializing in robotics, had been previously valued at $4.7 billion. Unlike other startups, it doesn't develop proprietary hardware but focuses on a robot-agnostic foundation model.
3. Investor interest in AI robotics is high, with Skild AI's competitors such as Physical Intelligence and Figure raising large sums ($600 million and over $1 billion respectively) at significant valuations.
Similar Readings (5 items)
SoftBank, OpenAI to launch joint AI venture in Japan
Conversation: Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments
SoftBank Group posts first Apr.-Dec. profit in 3 years
Summary: SoftBank Group posts record net profit for Apr.-Sep.
Conversation: Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1B in Poolside
Summary
SoftBank Group, Nvidia to invest over $1b in Skild AI, a robotics software firm valued at $14b. Previous valuation was $4.7b. Unlike peers, Skild doesn't develop hardware but focuses on universal foundation model for robots. High investor interest in AI robotics: Skild competitors Physical
Statistics
84
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: a2816276-9e07-43a7-896b-ade013565e37
Category ID: listed_summary
Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-09
Created: 2025/12/09 19:42
Updated: 2025/12/09 19:59
Last Read: 2025/12/09 19:59