I keep saying it. Agility Robotics deserves more attention. Here’s another perspective on why: If Oregon’s 2025 VC numbers look better to you, it’s largely because of Agility, according to Mike Rogoway at The Oregonian.

Oregon startups raised nearly $950 million in 2025, with venture capital activity rebounding after two dreary years.

A big chunk of the money purportedly went to Agility Robotics, a pioneer in manufacturing and deploying humanoid robots. Agility has been widely reported to have raised $400 million last year, though the Salem-based company declined comment because it says its current funding round is still open.

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