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TARS has raised approximately $455 million in a Pre-A funding round, marking a significant milestone in China's embodied AI sector. This funding highlights a shift in valuation logic, strongly endorsing TARS's core team and technology.

PRIVATEMay 09, 20264 months ago

Amount Raised

¥455 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

ShanghaiArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learninginformation technology & services

Description

TARS attracted the largest funding round in the embodied intelligence space, totaling about 3.1 billion yuan. This amount is a record for the sector and underscores the changing dynamics of capital investment. The company, only one year old, has set a new standard for fundraising in its space. The sizable investment indicates strong confidence in TARS's team and technology.

Company Information

Company

TARS

Location

2035 Sunset Lake Road

Shanghai, China

About

TARS is a Chinese artificial intelligence startup focusing on embodied AI, which integrates machine intelligence with physical agents like robots. Founded by veterans from Baidu’s Apollo project and Huawei’s autonomous driving arm, TARS aims to enhance its technology through significant research and development. The company is dedicated to advancing AI models and expanding their applications. It recently raised $120 million in an angel funding round.

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