Theker Robotics
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
Adaptive AI-powered robots designed for dynamic and complex industrial environments. Theker Robotics was founded in 2021. The company is led by Carla Gómez Cano. Based in Barcelona, Spain. Total funding raised: Approx. $109 million (€73M Series A + €21M seed). Latest round: Series A. Key investors include CRV (Lead), Samsung, Aglaé Ventures (LVMH), Korelya Capital, Bright Pixel Capital, Cathay Innovation, 20VC, Henkel Ventures, Kibo Ventures, Kfund, Mundi Ventures, Mission VC.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- Total funding
- Approx. $109 million (€73M Series A + €21M seed)
Value proposition
Robots that can adapt in real-time to changing environments and tasks using AI, reducing downtime, increasing operational flexibility, and automating tasks that were previously too complex for traditional robots.
Products and solutions
Modular robotic arms and platforms with adaptive control software, Proprietary AI vision and control platform based on deep learning, Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription model
Unique value
Theker's core innovation is its use of proprietary foundation models trained on physical interaction data, enabling robots to learn and adapt to new tasks and unpredictable environments in real-time, unlike traditionally programmed robots.
Target customer
Large manufacturers, logistics companies, and retail giants seeking flexible and scalable automation solutions for complex tasks.
Industries served
Logistics & Warehousing, Retail, Manufacturing, Waste Management
Technology advantage
The company's advantage lies in its specialized foundation models for robotics, a real-time adaptive control platform, and a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that makes advanced automation more accessible.
How they differentiate
Theker focuses on extreme adaptability, using AI to allow robots to handle variable tasks without reprogramming. Its Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model lowers adoption costs. Strategic backing by Inditex provides a key industrial partnership. Its European base offers an advantage for EU customers.
Main competitors
Covariant.ai, Intrinsic.ai, Agile Robots
Key partnerships
Inditex, Meta (research collaboration), ServiceNow (research collaboration)
Notable customers
While specific customers are not publicly named, the company is actively working with Inditex to automate critical tasks. Pilot agreements are in place with other major European industrial companies.
Major milestones
Closed Spain's largest-ever seed round ($21M / €18.1M) in July 2025., Established a key strategic partnership with global retail leader Inditex., Successfully developed and deployed AI-powered robotics technology from the lab to production environments., Raised $85M Series A in June 2026 — Europe's largest ever robotics Series A — led by CRV with Samsung and LVMH.
Growth metrics
Secured Spain's largest-ever seed round. The team is rapidly expanding following the investment to increase production and international presence.
Market positioning
Theker is positioning itself as a leading European developer of next-generation, AI-powered industrial robots, challenging Silicon Valley dominance in the sector.
Geographic focus
Initially focused on the Iberian and wider European Union markets before a planned global expansion.
Patents and IP
No public patents have been filed yet. The IP strategy is focused on the proprietary software stack, AI models, and adaptive control algorithms.
About Carla Gómez Cano
Jia Qiang Ye Zhu: Engineer in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control (UPC, 2021), Master's in Computer Vision and AI (UPC). 16+ years engineering and deep-tech leadership experience. Co-founded THEKER in 2021 with Carla Gómez Cano.
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Official website: https://www.theker.ai/
