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AI robotics company Theker raises $85 million from investors including LVMH

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Posted on June 11, 2026

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· Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Barcelona AI Robotics Firm Theker Secures $85 Million in Major Funding Round

Theker's Fundraising Success and Industry Impact

Overview of Theker's Achievement

June 11 (Reuters) - Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics company, has raised $85 million in a fundraising round, it said on Thursday, highlighting ongoing growth in the Spanish tech sector.

Theker's Core Technology

• Theker says it develops robots which use AI to perform various tasks in industrial environments.

Key Investors in the Funding Round

• The fundraising round was led by venture capital firm CRV, while other companies involved included Samsung and luxury goods company LVMH.

Context: AI Investment in Spain

Recent Major Investments

• The fundraising for Theker comes a few months after Amazon said it would invest a further €18 billion ($20.7 billion) in Spain to expand its data centres and boost AI innovation.

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($1 = 0.8681 euros)

Article Credits

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Theker’s growth underscores Spain’s emergence in AI robotics, building on its €18 million ($21 million) record‑setting seed round in July 2025 led by Kibo Ventures and Inditex involvement (app.dealroom.co).
  • Theker offers adaptive, AI‑powered “robotics‑as‑a‑service” systems that operate in varied industrial environments without reprogramming, deployed across sectors like logistics, retail and waste management (elcapitaldigital.com).
  • This new injection arrives amid broader tech momentum in Spain, where Amazon recently pledged €18 billion investment to expand AI and data centre infrastructure, amplifying the domestic innovation ecosystem (as noted in the Reuters report).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding did AI robotics company Theker raise?
Theker raised $85 million in its latest fundraising round.
Who led the funding round for Theker?
The funding round was led by venture capital firm CRV.
Which notable companies invested in Theker?
Investors included Samsung and luxury goods company LVMH.
What is the main focus of Theker's technology?
Theker develops robots that use AI to perform various tasks in industrial environments.
How does Theker's fundraising reflect on Spain's tech sector?
Theker's fundraising highlights continued growth in the Spanish tech sector.

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