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Agility Robotics, whose robots are already operational at Toyota, GXO, and Mercado Libre, aims to raise over $620 million to expand production
The American firm Agility Robotics, one of the leading developers of humanoid robots, has announced its intention to go public through a merger with the special acquisition company Churchill Capital Corp XI. This deal values the robot manufacturer at approximately $2.5 billion and is expected to generate more than $620 million in new capital for the company.
Of this total, about $200 million will come from a group of both new and existing institutional investors. Agility Robotics plans to allocate the funds towards scaling up production of the next generation of its humanoid robots, Digit v5, fulfilling existing contracts, and attracting new clients.
The company was established in 2015 as a project that emerged from research at Oregon State University. It gained significant recognition for its robot Digit, a bipedal humanoid designed for logistics and warehouse operations. Unlike many demonstration humanoid platforms, Digit is already utilized in real commercial projects.
According to the company, its robots are operational at nine client sites, including the facilities of industrial components manufacturer Schaeffler, logistics operator GXO, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s automotive division, and the largest Latin American e-commerce platform, Mercado Libre.
Agility Robotics also enjoys backing from several major tech investors. Over the years, the company has received funding from Amazon, Nvidia, the SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and the venture capital firm DCVC. The growing interest from investors can be attributed to the perception that the humanoid robotics market is one of the most promising areas for the advancement of artificial intelligence and industrial automation.
The company has reported securing multi-year orders for the new generation* of Digit v5 robots valued at over $300 million. Additionally, more than 30 potential clients are currently assessing the feasibility of deploying humanoid robots on a large scale.
Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson stated that humanoid robots could become a pivotal factor in enhancing productivity, supply chain resilience, and technological leadership in the U.S. According to her, companies are increasingly viewing such robots as a means to address labor shortages, boost manufacturing efficiency, and implement AI-driven automation systems.
Upon completion of the deal, the merged entity will trade under the ticker AGLT. The specific North American exchange for the listing has yet to be disclosed. Agility Robotics’ entry into the public market could represent one of the most significant milestones for the humanoid robotics industry, which has been attracting increasing investments in recent years amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and automation technologies.
* Деятельность организации «Духовне Управлiння Євангельських Християн Української Християнської Церкви «Нове Поколiння» (Духовное Управление Евангельских Христиан Украинской Христианской Церкви «Новое Поколение»)» признана нежелательной на территории РФ
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