China's Embodied AI Sector Hits Record $5.6B in Robotics Funding Through Mid-May — IPO Pipeline Building

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China-based robotics companies have raised $5.6 billion across 176 deals through mid-May 2026, matching full-year totals. Notable rounds include TARS Robotics ($513M seed at $1.9B valuation), Robot Era ($200M+), and Galbot ($350M with national AI fund participation). China now accounts for 43%+ of global robotics venture investment. The sector is shifting from early-stage fundraising to mass production, with multiple companies building IPO pipelines in what Crunchbase calls a 'record-breaking' year.