Tether invests in Italian humanoid robot startup Generative Bionics

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Tether announced on Monday that it has invested €70 million (US$81 million) in Generative Bionics, joining the competition in the humanoid robotics sector led by companies like Tesla and Nvidia.

Tether stated that the investment will help the startup complete industrial testing and build its first production unit, which is expected to be deployed in 2026.

Generative Bionics describes its robots as “physical artificial intelligence” systems designed to merge humanoid robotics with AI.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in a statement: “Tether invests in technologies that strengthen global digital and physical infrastructure and expand human potential. Humanoid robots and physical AI represent a powerful evolution in how intelligence and capability operate in the real world.”

Tether’s Investment Portfolio

For Tether, this investment continues its pattern of funding hardware and infrastructure projects beyond cryptocurrency, including AI, media, agriculture, and brain-computer interface technology, which go beyond its core stablecoin business.

Other companies joining Tether in Generative Bionics’ funding round include the AI fund of CDP Venture Capital, which led the round, as well as AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, and RoboIT.

Launched in 2024, Generative Bionics originated from the Italian Institute of Technology, where researchers have built more than 60 humanoid robot prototypes over two decades.

According to the company, 70 engineers from the Italian Institute of Technology joined Generative Bionics and are working to commercialize this research into robots for the manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail sectors, bringing the “Made in Italy” label to the humanoid robot market.

Generative Bionics also stated it plans to showcase its first full humanoid robot at the CES conference in Las Vegas in 2026.

Generative Bionics CEO and co-founder Daniele Pucci said: “Our mission is to build a future in which intelligent humanoid robots collaborate with humans every day, extending human cognitive and physical potential. Our physical AI enables us to design and manufacture human-inspired robots that create tangible value across a range of applications.”

High-Stakes Bets on Humanoid Robots

Humanoid robots have attracted significant investment in 2025. In February, Figure AI raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation.

In July, Bedrock Robotics secured $80 million. In April, Roundhill Investments registered a humanoid robotics ETF, reflecting growing confidence that humanoid systems can alleviate labor shortages and support operations in industrial environments.

Morgan Stanley estimates the market could reach $5 trillion by 2050, driven by logistics and manufacturing demand.