Sources: SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in humanoid robot maker 1X at a $6B valuation; 1X sought $1B at a $10B valuation in 2025, but raised <50% (The Information)
1X may have to accept a lower price than it sought earlier this year.
SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in the humanoid robot maker at a $6 billion valuation. 1X had sought to raise $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The Information says the company raised less than half that amount. Techmeme's note
SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in the humanoid robot maker at a $6 billion valuation. 1X had sought to raise $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The Information says the company raised less than half that amount. Techmeme's note
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