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Minerva Humanoids

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Minerva Humanoids emerged from stealth with approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company develops humanoid robots for hazardous energy and public-safety work, with software and AI developed mainly in the United States and early prototypes manufactured in Germany.

Updated October 6, 2026 · Evidence from public sources

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Minerva Humanoids raises about $10M to build robots for hazardous work

Minerva Humanoids emerged from stealth with approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company develops humanoid robots for hazardous energy and public-safety work, with software and AI developed mainly in the United States and early prototypes manufactured in Germany.

Employee impact

The round creates an early opportunity for candidates in robotics, controls, AI, hardware and manufacturing across the U.S. and Germany. Pre-seed robotics remains capital-intensive and risky, so applicants should ask about runway, prototype milestones, safety validation and the balance between R&D and field deployment.

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