Tether leads $1.4B NEURA robotics raise

Tether is leading a funding round of up to $1.4 billion for German robotics company NEURA Robotics, marking one of the stablecoin issuer’s largest moves into artificial intelligence and automation.

The financing values NEURA at about $7 billion and is expected to attract both strategic and financial investors as the robotics developer expands its AI-powered industrial and commercial systems.

NEURA plans to integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit and QVAC AI runtime into its robotic platforms, allowing machines to process payments autonomously and run AI models directly on devices without relying on cloud infrastructure.

Founded in 2019 and based in Germany, NEURA develops humanoid robots, robotic arms and autonomous mobile robots while building its Neuraverse ecosystem to connect robots, AI models, data and services.

The deal follows reports in late 2025 that Tether was considering a €1 billion investment in NEURA, although neither company confirmed those discussions at the time, and the latest announcement did not disclose Tether’s specific contribution to the funding round.

The investment forms part of Tether’s broader diversification strategy as the company reported $1.04 billion in first-quarter 2026 net profit and excess reserves of $8.23 billion, providing capital to expand into artificial intelligence, energy and digital infrastructure.

Tether has accelerated its AI ambitions through initiatives including its QVAC platform, medical AI models and a developer grants programme, while chief executive Paolo Ardoino has previously said AI-powered humanoid robots could become commonplace within the next decade.