Astribot
About Astribot
Astribot is a Robotics startup based in Shenzhen, China that has raised $150M in venture capital across 6 funding rounds since 2022. The company reached Series B stage in March 2023 with a null round led by Yunqi Partners. Astribot's investor base includes 6 institutional funds, with Bohua Capital leading the most recent equity round.
Astribot (also known as Stardust Intelligence / 星尘智能) is a Shenzhen-based AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots. Founded in December 2022 by Lai Jie and a founding team of six former Tencent Robotics X engineers, the company pioneered a 'Design for AI' (DFAI) integrated hardware-software architecture combining cable/rope-driven actuators with embodied intelligence. Its flagship robot Astribot S1 — priced at approximately $100,000 and with 1,000+ units delivered by end 2025 — features 10 m/s end-effector speed and 5 kg payload per arm, demonstrated performing calligraphy, cooking, and complex household tasks. In May 2026, the company launched the entry-level T1 at 89,900 RMB (~$13,000), targeting commercial and industrial deployments. Astribot became a unicorn in June 2026 following a Series B exceeding 1 billion RMB, led by Bohua Capital.
Astribot Funding Rounds Timeline
6 rounds · $150M raised · since 2022
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | March 2023 | Undisclosed | — | Yunqi Partners | Decent Capital |
| Pre-Series A | July 2024 | Undisclosed | — | Morningside Venture Capital | Dalton Venture, Qinghui Investment |
| Series A | April 2025 | Undisclosed | — | Jinqiu Capital | Ant Group, Yunqi Partners, Dalton Venture |
| Series A++ | November 2025 | Undisclosed | — | Guoke Investment | Ant Group, Bloom Advance Capital, Times Visionaries, Jinqiu Capital |
| Series B | June 2026 | $140M | $1.4B | Bohua Capital | ThunderSoft, Kede Education, Guoke Investment |
Investors in Astribot
6 institutional investors across 6 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Astribot
1 signals tracked
- FundingAstribot Hits $1.4B Valuation in Series B FundingJune 2026
Questions about Astribot
How much has Astribot raised?
Astribot has raised $150M across 6 funding rounds since 2022.
Who are the investors of Astribot?
Astribot's investors include Bohua Capital, Jinqiu Capital, Morningside Venture Capital, Yunqi Partners, Ant Group, Guoke Investment.
When was Astribot's last funding round?
Astribot's most recent round was a null Angel in March 2023, led by Yunqi Partners.
What is Astribot's valuation?
Astribot reached a $1.4B valuation (unicorn status) with its Angel round in March 2023.
Where is Astribot headquartered?
Astribot is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and was founded in 2022 by Lai Jie.