en.Wedoany.com Reported - Theker, a robotics startup based in Barcelona, Spain, has announced the completion of an $85 million Series A funding round, which the company claims is "the largest robotics Series A in Europe." According to the company's records, no larger round has been identified. The round was led by U.S. venture capital firm CRV, with participation from Samsung and Aglaé Ventures, an investment vehicle linked to LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault. This comes less than a year after its record-breaking seed round.

Theker designs reconfigurable robots that, unlike fixed-form humanoid robots from companies like Boston Dynamics, allow their hands, arms, and overall form to be swapped or resized based on tasks. These robots can be used for sorting packages, folding clothes, or handling bottles and cans in warehouses. Zara's parent company Inditex has signed on as an early supporter, but Theker's broader goal is to enter heavier industrial environments such as manufacturing.

Theker co-founder and CEO Gómez Cano stated that Samsung is not yet a customer, but the two parties are in deep discussions. The company welcomes Samsung as a customer, supplier, and investor—a triple role that would bring Theker revenue and credibility in scaling manufacturing. Gómez Cano also noted that she and co-founder Jiaqiang Ye Zhu "did not create Theker to run pilots," so the team has completely bypassed innovation departments to go directly into logistics or operations, shortening the commercialization timeline.

To demonstrate technical feasibility, Theker has a showroom in downtown Barcelona and plans to open more as it expands into Europe, the United States, and Asia. The company is also increasing its headcount in technology, deployment, and sales. Gómez Cano revealed that the company has received 15,000 job applications. She estimates the team could grow from dozens to 120 people by year-end, but quickly added: "I say that, but I also said we would raise $30 million or $40 million!" The final funding amount doubled the target, reinforcing the company's belief in keeping its headquarters in Barcelona, a growing robotics hub.

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