
Robotics Startup Funding Surges 185% in 2026, Led by US and China
Global venture funding hits $9.9 billion in Q3, according to Crunchbase data
Global venture funding to robotics startups reached $9.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.3 billion invested in the same period a year earlier, according to Crunchbase data. The sector has seen a year-over-year increase of approximately 185% for the first three quarters of 2026, with China and the United States leading the investment.