Qatari Sheikh and Amazon Invest in Neura Robotics for AI Humanoid Development

Neura Robotics, a German startup, has secured funding from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani and Amazon to develop AI-powered humanoid robots. The funding round included contributions from Qualcomm Ventures, Tether, and Robert Bosch GmbH, aiming to raise around €1 billion, potentially valuing the company at €4 billion. Neura's humanoid robots are designed to lift heavy objects and automate tasks, competing in a growing market projected to reach a trillion dollars by 2035.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Neura Robotics has obtained funding from Qatari billionaire Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani and Amazon to advance its development of AI-powered humanoid robots. This funding round also involved Qualcomm Ventures, Tether, and Robert Bosch GmbH, and aims to raise around €1 billion, potentially valuing Neura at €4 billion.

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The startup is focused on creating robots capable of lifting heavy objects and automating repetitive tasks, competing in a rapidly expanding market for AI-powered machines. Neura Robotics reported nearly $1 billion in orders from clients including Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron Corp. The market for AI robots is projected to grow into a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035.