Adaptive grippers allowing robots to grasp any object drives €3.15 million investment in Italy's Adaptronics | EU-Startups

Adaptronics Secures €3.15 Million Investment to Advance Adaptive Grippers

Adaptronics, a DeepTech startup based in Bologna, specializes in electro-adhesive grippers designed for robotic systems used in industrial automation and space applications. The company has announced the successful closing of a €3.15 million funding round.

Investment Details

The funding round was led by European venture capital fund 360 Capital, together with Galaxia, the Technology Transfer Hub for Aerospace established by CDP Venture Capital’s Tech Transfer fund alongside Obloo Ventures. Obloo had previously invested in Adaptronics during its pre-Seed round in 2023.

“This round marks a significant milestone for Adaptronics,” said Lorenzo Agostini, CEO of Adaptronics. “It demonstrates investors’ confidence in our vision of a DeepTech company developing enabling technology across multiple industries. The funds will allow us to accelerate our technological development, expand our facilities with a pilot plant, and extend the international reach of our products.”

Context Within European Robotics Sector

The €3.15 million investment aligns with a wider trend in European robotics and automation funding in 2025. For instance:

Author’s Summary

Adaptronics’ recent €3.15 million funding round highlights growing investor confidence in adaptive robotic gripper technology within a vibrant European robotics investment landscape.

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