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Flexiv secures Invus investment to scale adaptive robots globally

Daily briefingElena PetrovaMar 19, 2026· 999 views

Flexiv raises strategic funding led by Invus to expand R&D and global sales, advancing force-sensing and embodied AI robots for complex tasks.

Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics, has secured new strategic investment led by global investment firm Invus, with participation from several existing investors. The financing underscores market confidence in Flexiv's mission to automate tasks that traditionally require human dexterity.

Key takeaways

  • Flexiv's proprietary force-sensing technology and embodied AI enable robots to adapt to unstructured environments and perform delicate, contact-rich tasks.
  • Investment will fund expanded R&D and accelerate global sales and service infrastructure, with new focus on Europe and Asia.
  • Flexiv's portfolio includes articulated arms, grippers, AMR platforms, and delta robots, targeting human-robot collaboration in manufacturing.

Flexiv, with roots in California and a strong presence in North America and China, aims to bridge digital intelligence and physical execution. The company plans to scale its global footprint while advancing long-term technical development, positioning itself as a key player in adaptive automation for complex industrial applications.

Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-03-19 · “Flexiv secures investment from Invus to scale global deployment of adaptive robots”