Skild AI Robotics Software Funding

What happened

Skild AI secured a £1.4 billion funding round, led by SoftBank, elevating its valuation to £14 billion. This capital infusion directly supports the continued development of its general-purpose robotic software, expanding its capacity to deliver advanced automation capabilities without immediate external financial constraints.

Why it matters

This significant capital injection into Skild AI tightens future operational dependencies for organisations planning or implementing general-purpose robotic software solutions. Procurement and IT strategy teams now face an increased oversight burden to monitor Skild AI's development trajectory and market position, ensuring alignment with long-term automation roadmaps and managing potential vendor lock-in risks.