Prime Highlights :
- Linkerbot plans to double its valuation to $6 billion in its next fundraising round.
- The company controls over 80% of the global market for advanced robotic hands used in humanoids.
Key Facts :
- Linkerbot is a Beijing-based startup specialising in dexterous robotic hands for humanoid robots.
- Its production capacity is set to rise from nearly 5,000 units a month to 10,000 units.
Background :
Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot plans to seek a valuation of $6 billion in its next fundraising round, doubling the $3 billion valuation secured in its recently completed Series B+ funding. The company said the next capital raise could come through a private round or a future public listing.
Beijing-based Linkerbot develops highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoid robots and claims to hold more than 80% of the global market share in high-degree-of-freedom robotic hands. The company said rising demand for humanoid robotics and industrial automation is driving its expansion plans.
The latest funding round attracted several major investors, including Ant Group, HongShan Group, Zhongguancun Science Park Fund, Bank of China Asset Management and Fosun Capital. The startup said this support reflects strong confidence in its technology and growth potential.
Chief Executive Alex Zhou said Linkerbot plans to increase monthly production to 10,000 units soon from nearly 5,000 units at present. He added that the company is focused on building robotic hands that can copy advanced human skills instead of only basic labour tasks.
Linkerbot uses its LinkerSkillNet platform, a multimodal data system that converts human actions into reusable robotic capabilities. The company said the platform already contains more than 500 skills.
Its robotic hands can perform tasks such as turning screws quickly, handling soft objects, threading a needle and supporting precision manufacturing. The company supplies leading Chinese humanoid robot makers and some overseas industrial groups.
The firm said its lightweight O6 model can carry a 50 kg load while weighing only 370 grams, making it useful for compact industrial use.
Growing investor interest in China’s humanoid robotics sector has increased after major public demonstrations and new listing plans by other domestic robotics companies in recent months.