Tether Discusses $1.2 Billion Investment in German Robotics Company Neura

TLDR

• Tether is in discussions to lead a $1.2 billion funding round for Neura Robotics, a German startup making humanoid robots
• The deal would value Neura between $9.29 billion and $11.6 billion, marking one of Tether’s largest investments outside stablecoins
• Neura plans to produce 5 million robots by 2030, starting with industrial customers before moving to consumer markets
• Tether generated over $10 billion in profits during the first three quarters of 2025 and is diversifying into AI, robotics, and energy
• The funding round comes after Neura raised $140 million in January 2025 from investors including BlueCrest and Volvo Cars Tech Fund

Tether is in talks to lead a $1.2 billion funding round for Neura Robotics, according to a Financial Times report. The German startup builds AI-powered humanoid robots and could be valued between $9.29 billion and $11.6 billion in the deal.

The stablecoin issuer has been using its profits to expand beyond crypto. Tether generated over $10 billion in profits during the first three quarters of 2025.

The company has made previous investments in AI, data centers, energy infrastructure, and bitcoin mining. CEO Paolo Ardoino has shown particular interest in decentralized AI and runs an internal team called Tether AI.

Neura Robotics is preparing to sell its humanoid robot to industrial customers first. The company later plans to expand into the consumer market with home robots.

The German firm has set a production target of 5 million devices by 2030. Neura has stated it aims to create an “iPhone moment” for robotics.

In January 2025, Neura raised nearly $140 million from investors. BlueCrest, C4 Ventures, Lingotto, and Volvo Cars Tech Fund participated in that funding round.

Competition in the Robotics Space

Neura will face competition from established tech companies. Tesla is planning to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robot.

Chinese companies like Unitree are also developing humanoid robots. The robotics market is becoming increasingly crowded with both startups and major corporations.

Morgan Stanley is reportedly assisting with the funding round. Other major financial institutions may also participate in the deal.

Tether’s Diversification Strategy

Tether’s interest income from reserves has fueled its investment strategy. The company earned approximately $13.4 billion in profit last year from these reserves.

A Tether spokesperson confirmed the company is actively reviewing deals in frontier technology. This investment would rank among Tether’s largest outside its core stablecoin business.

The funding round represents a shift for crypto companies. Digital asset firms are increasingly looking at investments in physical technology and hardware.

If completed, the deal would give Tether a direct stake in European robotics. The investment would support Neura’s manufacturing scale-up plans.

Neura currently has an order book worth over $1 billion. The company received these orders after its January funding round.

The potential valuation represents growth from Neura’s earlier funding. The startup has increased its value in less than a year.

Tether issues USDT, the largest U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin by supply. The company’s stablecoin operations have generated consistent profits that now fund broader investments.

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