Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, builds Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid for logistics and manufacturing that Mercedes-Benz has piloted in its plants. In February 2026 it raised $520 million, taking its Series A to $935 million, with backers including Google, Mercedes-Benz and B Capital.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Manufacturers and logistics operators running humanoid pilots |
From Apptronik's own website.
What stands out
- Automotive pilot customer
- Backed by Google and Mercedes-Benz
Worth knowing
- Pilot stage
- Price not published
How it ranks
Apptronik is ranked 4th of 10 in Best Humanoid Robot Companies (Lister Score 93.5).
#4 in Best Humanoid Robot Companies · Lister Score 93.5
Apptronik's Series A reached $935 million after a $520 million extension announced in February 2026..
| Rank | Best Humanoid Robot Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure AI | 97.1 |
| 2 | Agility Robotics | 95.8 |
| 3 | Boston Dynamics | 94.7 |
| 4 | Apptronik | 93.5 |
| 5 | Unitree Robotics | 92.2 |
| 6 | Tesla | 90.9 |
| 7 | UBTech Robotics | 89.6 |
| 8 | AgiBot | 88.2 |
| 9 | 1X Technologies | 86.8 |
| 10 | Fourier | 85.3 |
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How does Apptronik rank on Lister?
Apptronik is ranked 4th of 10 in Best Humanoid Robot Companies (Lister Score 93.5).
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- #5 in Best Robotics Startups · Startups
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