Construction robotics startups have raised $1.6 billion through October 29, more than quadrupling the $389 million raised in all of 2025, according to Crunchbase data. The surge reflects three companies accounting for over 83% of funding.
Bedrock Robotics, a San Francisco-based company, raised $870 million across two rounds and led the sector. The company raised a $600 million Series C in October led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, valuing Bedrock at $4.1 billion. In February, it closed a $270 million Series B also led by CapitalG and Valor Atreides AI Fund. Bedrock operates autonomous excavators on commercial projects in Texas and Nevada without human operators.
Austin-based Icon, which builds homes using 3D printing, raised $265 million in two 2026 rounds. A $200 million Series D closed in October led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock, following a $65 million Series C in March. Icon has built more than 270 homes and structures across five states and two countries. A company spokesperson said Icon is on pace to grow revenue by 4x this year.
Gravis Robotics, based in Zurich, raised $200 million in a Series A in August led by SoftBank, valued at $1 billion post-money. The company develops technology to retrofit construction machinery for autonomous earthmoving.
Other funding included All3, a London-based company using AI and robotics for building design and assembly, which raised $25 million in April led by RTP Global. Origin, a San Francisco-based general-purpose construction robot developer, secured $20 million in October led by Accel and Zacua Ventures.
Procore acquired DroneDeploy, a San Francisco drone-tracking platform, for approximately $845 million in a deal announced in July and closed in September. JLG Industries acquired the technology from Canvas, a San Francisco robotic drywall finishing startup, in January. HavocAI completed its acquisition of Palo Alto-based Teleo in March. Atoms acquired Pronto's autonomous haulage technology in April for an undisclosed price.