Blackstone backs AI robotics firm at $3.5bn valuation

The investment signals deepening private capital appetite for physical AI infrastructure, extending Blackstone's aggressive push into the sector.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-08-04 04:03 UTC · 1 min read

Blackstone Group is preparing to invest in an artificial intelligence robotics company at a $3.5 billion valuation, according to a report by Cityam.

The deal underscores the private equity giant's continued commitment to the AI infrastructure theme, moving beyond data centers into the physical deployment of autonomous systems.

This development follows Blackstone's announcement of a $30 billion plan to deploy capital into AI data centers in Japan over the next three to five years.

The investment aligns with Blackstone's broader strategy to capitalize on the AI boom.

The firm recently reported rising second-quarter income, driven by expanding assets under management and significant returns from its strategic investments in AI infrastructure.

This latest move into robotics suggests the firm is diversifying its AI exposure across the value chain, from compute capacity to end-user hardware.

This development follows Blackstone's announcement of a $30 billion plan to deploy capital into AI data centers in Japan over the next three to five years.