Google's Apptronik Raises $37 Million, Totaling $65 Million at $250 Million Valuation Amid Figure's $675 Million Funding and First Revenue

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), is at the center of significant developments in the robotics sector. Apptronik, a humanoid robotics startup, recently raised $37 million in funding, bringing its total funding to $65 million and valuing the company at approximately $250 million. This funding round was part of a broader trend, as other startups founded by former Google employees also secured substantial investments in artificial intelligence. Additionally, Figure, another humanoid robotics startup, has announced the delivery of its second edition robots and reported its first revenue, having raised $675 million from notable investors including Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), OpenAI, and Jeff Bezos. These advancements highlight the growing interest and investment in AI and robotics technology, particularly among former Google executives and their ventures.