Linkerbot, a Chinese robotics startup, is seeking a valuation of approximately $6 billion to $7.6 billion in its next financing round [1, 2].
The move signals a rapid acceleration in the commercialization of dexterous robotics. As AI integration drives the demand for hardware that can interact with the physical world, Linkerbot is positioning itself as the primary infrastructure provider for robotic manipulation.
Based in Beijing, the company has established a commanding position in the industry. Linkerbot currently holds over 80 percent [2] of the global market share in advanced robotic hands. This dominance allows the firm to set technical standards for how robots grip and manipulate objects in industrial and commercial settings.
Reports on the target valuation for the upcoming round vary. Some sources said the company is eyeing a $6 billion mark [1], while other reports said the target is $7.6 billion [2]. This range suggests a significant jump from the company's previous Series B+ valuation of $3 billion [3].
The startup intends to use the new capital to fund further development and capitalize on its market lead. By expanding its capabilities, Linkerbot aims to maintain its grip on the high-end robotic hand sector as more companies integrate humanoid robots into their workflows.
Industry analysts said the company's growth coincides with a broader push in China to lead the global robotics race. The ability to scale production of complex, multi-fingered hands is a critical bottleneck for the wider robotics industry, one that Linkerbot has largely solved [2].
“Linkerbot currently holds over 80 percent of the global market share in advanced robotic hands.”
Linkerbot's pursuit of a multi-billion dollar valuation underscores the shift in robotics from simple automation to complex dexterity. By controlling the vast majority of the advanced robotic hand market, the company has created a significant moat. If successful in this funding round, Linkerbot will have the capital to potentially standardize robotic manipulation globally, making it a critical partner for any firm developing humanoid robots.
