# Gravis Robotics

> Retrofit autonomy kits (Gravis Rack) that add copilot or full autonomy to mixed-brand excavators and heavy construction machines.

## Why it is interesting

August 17, 2026 Series A: $200M from SoftBank as sole investor — physical AI for earthmoving that feeds data-center and infrastructure buildouts, without forcing contractors to replace fleets.

## Profile

- **Stage:** series-a
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** robotics, deep-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18

## Key facts

- Series A (Aug 17, 2026): $200M; SoftBank sole investor (company)
- Company: largest Series A in construction robotics; mixed-fleet Rack kit
- Named OEM coverage includes Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, JCB, Hitachi (company)
- $1B post-money is press-reported (Inc./TFN), not on Gravis’s own Series A post

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-gravis-robotics-200m-series-a-softbank
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-august-14-18-investment-news-ai-infra-physical

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