Hugging Face's robotics lead is raising around $40 million for his own startup
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Remi Cadene, Hugging Face's robotics lead, is seeking to raise $40 million for his robotics startup, Uma. The startup is reportedly focused on full-stack robotics for industrial and commercial applications. Cadene has a strong robotics background, having worked at Meta and Tesla. Current investor interest in robotics is significant, with $16 billion raised globally so far in 2025. Notable funding examples include Genesis Robotics and Coco Robotics. Hugging Face has also launched a humanoid desktop robot, further cementing its presence in the robotics space.
Investor interest in robotics has surged, with global startups raising $16 billion in 2025 alone, indicating a strong market momentum as technology advances.
Remi Cadene is in discussions to raise about $40 million for Uma, his robotics startup focusing on full-stack robotics for industrial and commercial applications.
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