SoftBank invests $200M in construction automation startup Gravis Robotics

SoftBank Group invested $200 million in Swiss startup Gravis Robotics in a Series A round, backing autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment. The deal highlights continued investor interest in AI-driven automation and industrial robotics, areas that could benefit from faster adoption of autonomous machinery in construction. The announcement did not disclose Gravis Robotics’ valuation. For SoftBank, the investment reinforces its strategy of funding frontier technology companies tied to robotics and automation themes. Market impact is mainly sentiment-driven for the robotics/AI space rather than an immediate price catalyst for a listed asset.