Pudu Robotics Raises $150 Million, Valuation Tops $1.5 Billion

Apr 23, 2026
Pudu Robotics has raised nearly $150 million in new funding, bringing its valuation to more than $1.5 billion and total funding above $300 million. The company plans to use the funds to advance embodied AI technology, expand its product range, and scale manufacturing.

Pudu Robotics has raised nearly 150 million US dollars in new funding, bringing its valuation to more than 1.5 billion dollars, announced in a press release. The company’s cumulative funding now exceeds 300 million dollars.

Pudu said the funds will be used to accelerate development of embodied AI technologies, expand its product portfolio, strengthen supply chain operations, and scale manufacturing capacity. The company aims to support global market expansion and reinforce its leadership in commercial service robotics.

Pudu reported a 100 percent annual increase in revenue in 2025, with commercial cleaning products accounting for over 70 percent of total revenue and industrial delivery robots reaching more than 4,000 units shipped within a year of launch. The company holds a 23 percent global market share, according to Frost & Sullivan, and its robots are deployed by major retailers such as Carrefour, Walmart, and EDEKA.

Headquartered in Shenzhen with research centers in Chengdu and Hong Kong, Pudu continues to develop core robotics technologies including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, and motion control systems. The company has shipped over 120,000 units across more than 80 countries.

We hope you enjoyed this article

Consider subscribing to one of our newsletters like Robotics Brief, AI Funding Brief or Daily AI Brief.

Also, consider following us on social media:

Free newsletter

AI Funding Brief

Market report

2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report

Thomson Reuters

This report by Thomson Reuters explores the integration and impact of generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, within the professional services sector. It highlights the growing adoption of GenAI tools across industries like legal, tax, accounting, and government, and discusses the challenges and opportunities these technologies present. The report also examines professionals' perceptions of GenAI and the need for strategic integration to maximize its value.

Read more
Free, six days a week

Daily AI Brief: the AI news that matters, in your inbox.