SoftBank in talks to acquire majority stake in 1X at ~$6B valuation
CyberRobooo · x · 2026-08-27
The Information reports that SoftBank is negotiating to buy a majority stake in humanoid robotics startup 1X at a valuation of around $6 billion, though terms could change. This follows SoftBank's agreement to acquire ABB Robotics for $5.375B and its lead in Skild AI's $1.4B round in January, signaling an aggressive expansion into robotics.
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