Ant Group invests in humanoid robotics, marking 12 deals in 18 months

Jul 2, 2026

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Ant Group has invested in its 12th humanoid robotics company, Zeroth, with a funding round of 500 million yuan. This investment is part of a broader strategy to expand into the humanoid robotics sector, following a halt on its IPO in 2020 and the establishment of its own robotics subsidiary.

Ant Group has led a funding round of 500 million yuan ($73.58 million) in humanoid robotics company Zeroth, marking its 12th investment in the sector since early 2025.
The investments include various companies focused on humanoid robotics and related technologies, such as Galaxea, Unitree, and software firms like Linkerbot and Genrobot AI.
Following the suspension of its IPO in 2020, Ant Group has diversified its offerings, launching a healthcare app and developing AI models, as well as creating a humanoid robot subsidiary named RobbyAnt.
Zeroth, founded in late 2024, aims to develop companionship robots for elderly and pet care, and plans to expand into children's education robots.
The company has reported over 30,000 orders and a 600% increase in operating revenue in the first half of the year.
Zeroth plans to begin overseas sales in North America and Europe this fall, pending compliance with local regulations.
The investment comes amid growing interest in humanoid robots in China, with Nvidia also expanding its robotics roles in major cities.

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Ant Group invests in humanoid robotics, marking 12 deals in 18 months

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