Chinese AI Robotics Startup TARS Raises $455 Million in Record Pre-A Round

Chinese humanoid robotics startup TARS said it has raised $455 million in a pre-A funding round, setting a new record for the largest single-round financing in the country’s humanoid robotics sector.

The round was co-led by GL Ventures, HongShan, and Meituan, with participation from state-backed funds, including the Beijing Robotics Industry Development Investment Fund. This capital injection underscores strong investor interest in the startup, which was founded in February 2025 by a team of former autonomous driving executives.