The Barcelona-based robotics startup Theker has raised $85 million in a Series A funding round aimed at scaling its development of highly adaptable factory robots designed to operate across multiple industrial tasks.The round, which the company describes as one of Europe’s largest robotics Series A financings, was led by U.S.venture capital firm CRV and included participation from major strategic investors such as Samsung and Aglaé Ventures, the investment arm linked to LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault.Early support also came from Inditex, the parent company of Zara, signaling early industry interest in the startup’s flexible automation approach.

Unlike traditional humanoid robots or task-specific automation systems, Theker is building modular robots whose physical configuration can be adjusted depending on operational needs.

Their components—such as arms, hands, and structural form—can be swapped or resized to perform a variety of warehouse and manufacturing tasks, including sorting packages, packing clothing, and handling containers like bottles and cans.

The company’s strategy focuses on real-world industrial deployment rather than extended pilot programs, aiming to integrate directly into logistics and production environments.

The startup plans to use the new funding to expand its workforce, develop new deployments, and scale internationally across Europe, the United States, and Asia.It currently operates a showroom in Barcelona and intends to open additional locations as it grows.

With strong investor interest and rapid hiring—reportedly receiving around 15,000 job applications—Theker is positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s emerging robotics sector while maintaining its headquarters in Spain.