Barcelona Robotics Startup Theker Raises $85M in Europe's Largest Robotics Series A

Executive Briefing

• Raises $85M Series A led by CRV, backed by Samsung, LVMH-linked Aglaé Ventures, and retailer Inditex
• Builds reconfigurable robots with swappable parts, targeting logistics, warehousing, and heavy manufacturing tasks
• Targets real operational deals over pilots, bypassing innovation departments to close faster contracts
• Plans expansion across Europe, U.S., and Asia, with headcount growing from dozens to 120 by year-end
• Samsung discussions advanced, with potential to serve simultaneously as customer, supplier, and investor