MoneyThe story, in brief
Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into humanoid robots with a dozen deals in 18 months
$73.59M. That's Ant Group's latest bet on humanoid robots—their 12th deal in 18 months.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Alibaba's fintech affiliate is quietly building a humanoid robotics portfolio through aggressive deal-making, signaling that AI-powered physical automation is becoming a strategic priority for tech giants beyond software.
The key facts
5 to knowAnt Group led 500 million yuan ($73.59M) funding round in Zeroth
12 humanoid robotics deals in 18 months
Ant Group is Alibaba-affiliate
Deal announced Thursday, July 2, 2026
Zeroth is the portfolio company
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CNBC Technologycnbc.com
Publisher excerpt: Ant has led a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in humanoid robotics company Zeroth, the start-up announced Thursday.