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TechCrunch Jun 12, 2026 at 01:48 Startups Rising Hot

Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything

Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.

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Jun 12, 2026 at 01:48 TechCrunch

Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything

Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.

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TechCrunch Jun 12, 2026 at 01:04 Startups
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Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world

The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.

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The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that...

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TechCrunch Jun 11, 2026 at 19:58 Startups
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SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift

After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.

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Fresh coverage with immediate momentum.