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USDT issuer Tether has announced its participation in a Series C funding round for Neura Robotics worth up to $1.4 billion. In addition to providing capital, the companies plan to integrate cryptocurrency wallets into next-generation robotic systems.
The company disclosed the investment on June 11, 2026. Other participants in the round include Qualcomm Technologies, Amazon, NVIDIA, Bosch, Schaeffler, the European Investment Bank, Lingotto Horizon, and several additional investors.
Tether said it views the investment as a bet on technologies capable of transforming how humans and machines interact in the real world. According to the company, robotics and artificial intelligence will be among the most important technology sectors in the coming years.
Neura Robotics develops humanoid robots, robotic manipulators, autonomous mobile platforms, and service systems. The company positions its products as tools for collaboration between humans and machines in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Reports about a potential Tether investment in Neura Robotics first emerged in 2025. The company has now officially confirmed its participation in the funding round.
According to company representatives, fully autonomous machines should eventually be able to interact with the digital economy on their own. To do so, robots will require tools for storing assets and conducting transactions without human involvement.
Tether believes crypto wallets could become part of the infrastructure supporting such use cases. This would allow robots to interact with services, pay for products, and participate in digital economic activity.
Neura Robotics has previously secured significant funding. In January 2025, the company raised about $140 million from a group of investors that included BlueCrest, C4 Ventures, Lingotto, and Volvo Cars Tech Fund.
Among them is BrainWhisperer, a project that uses brain-computer interfaces and AI algorithms to convert neural signals into text. In addition, Tether acquired a controlling stake in Blackrock Neurotech in 2024, a company developing brain-computer interfaces for people with severe motor impairments.
The company's portfolio also includes investments in humanoid robotics developer Generative Bionics and U.S. startup Eight Sleep. The latter builds smart beds that monitor body temperature, heart rate, breathing, and other health metrics, then automatically adjust sleeping conditions.
Earlier, Tether unveiled a Visa card that rewards users in tokenized gold, XAUt. Developed in partnership with Fasset, the product allows customers to use the company's digital assets for everyday payments.