What is Skild AI?
Founded in 2023 by Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta, Skild AI develops a foundational AI model designed to serve as the central nervous system for various robotic form factors. Unlike traditional robotics software that requires rigid, task-specific coding, the Skild Brain allows humanoids, quadrupeds, and mobile manipulators to perceive and adapt to their surroundings autonomously. This technology is currently being integrated into critical industrial sectors, including warehousing, manufacturing, facility inspection, and last-mile logistics, positioning the company at the forefront of the next industrial revolution.
How much funding has Skild AI raised?
Skild AI has raised a total of $1.7B across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$300M
Series C
$1.4B
Series A (2024): $300M with participation from SoftBank, Menlo Ventures, Felicis Ventures, and Coatue
Series C (2026): $1.4B led by Bezos Expeditions, SoftBank Group Corp, 1789capital.vc, Samsung Electronics, Disruptive, CommonSpirit Health, Salesforce Ventures, Schneider Electric, Macquarie, and LG Technology Ventures
Key Investors in Skild AI
Bezos Expeditions
Bezos Expeditions is an investment firm founded by Jeff Bezos that focuses on a diverse range of sectors including technology, healthcare, and space exploration.
SoftBank Group Corp
SoftBank Group Corp. is a global technology holding company driving innovation across telecommunications, internet services, artificial intelligence, smart robotics, IoT, and clean energy technologies.
1789capital.vc
1789 Capital is focused on funding initiatives that contribute to American exceptionalism, supporting ventures that align with this vision to drive innovation and growth.
What's next for Skild AI?
With the recent influx of capital, Skild AI is well-positioned to scale its deployment across global infrastructure and enterprise environments. The strategic focus will likely shift toward expanding the data flywheel, enhancing the adaptability of the Skild Brain across more complex physical tasks, and deepening partnerships with industrial leaders. As the company moves beyond its current lifecycle stage, the emphasis will remain on maintaining its technological edge in a competitive landscape where general-purpose robotics are becoming essential for operational efficiency and labor augmentation.
See full Skild AI company page
