Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, led a Series C funding round of up to $1.4 billion into NEURA Robotics, a German humanoid robotics firm, announced Wednesday. The round is described as one of the largest private investment rounds in the physical AI and humanoid robot sectors. Other investors include Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm Technologies, Bosch, imec.xpand, Schaeffler, European Investment Bank, Lingotto Horizon, and InterAlpen Partners. Beyond capital, Tether will integrate its open-source wallet development kit and QVAC edge AI runtime into NEURA's robotic systems. NEURA Robotics, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, develops humanoids, robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots, and service robots for human-machine collaborative environments.
Tether Leads $1.4 Billion Series C with Nvidia, Amazon, and Bosch
Tether led the Series C round of up to $1.4 billion into NEURA Robotics. The investor consortium includes Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm Technologies, Bosch, imec.xpand, Schaeffler, European Investment Bank, Lingotto Horizon, and InterAlpen Partners. The round is billed as one of the largest private investment rounds ever recorded in the physical AI and humanoid robot sectors.
Tether Integrates Wallet and Edge AI Technologies into NEURA Systems
Beyond the capital commitment, Tether will deploy its open-source wallet development kit (WDK) and QVAC edge AI runtime into NEURA's ecosystem. The WDK embeds self-custodial wallet functionality directly into robotic platforms, allowing machines to receive payment for completed tasks and execute transactions within predefined operational parameters. QVAC enables AI models to execute locally on a device rather than relying on remote cloud infrastructure, reducing latency and improving operational resilience.
"As robotics moves beyond scripted automation and into true autonomy, the infrastructure behind it must evolve as well," said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, in a statement. "Autonomous machines need the ability to process information locally, make decisions, and transact without relying on centralized intermediaries. QVAC brings that edge-first intelligence to the platform while WDK handles the secure financial layer, together enabling machines to execute tasks, account for outcomes, and operate independently."
NEURA Robotics Develops Humanoid and Autonomous Robot Portfolio
NEURA Robotics, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, develops a portfolio of robotic systems including humanoids, precision robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots, and service robots designed for environments where humans and machines work side by side. The company operates the Neuraverse software platform, into which Tether's QVAC edge AI runtime will be integrated.
"The future of AI will not only live on screens," said NEURA Robotics founder and CEO David Reger, in a statement. "It will move, interact, learn and work beside us in the real world. We believe physical AI and cognitive robotics will become one of the largest technology shifts of the coming decades, transforming industries ranging from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, services, and household robotics."
FAQ
What did Tether announce on Wednesday?
Tether announced it led a Series C funding round of up to $1.4 billion into NEURA Robotics, a German humanoid robotics firm. The round included participation from Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm Technologies, Bosch, and other investors.
What technologies will Tether integrate into NEURA Robotics systems?
Tether will integrate its open-source wallet development kit (WDK) and QVAC edge AI runtime into NEURA's robotic platforms. The WDK embeds self-custodial wallet functionality for transaction execution, while QVAC enables local AI model execution without reliance on cloud infrastructure.
What does NEURA Robotics develop?
NEURA Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, Germany, develops humanoids, precision robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots, and service robots designed for human-machine collaborative environments.
