Watney raises $80M series a
Announced 18 September 2026
◆ The Round
Watney raised $80M in series a funding, announced on 18 September 2026, led by Valor Atreides AI Fund, Hummingbird Ventures, with participation from Conviction, Abstract, A_, Grant Gordon. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Watney
Watney builds dexterous robots for data center maintenance tasks like cable swaps and server restarts. Watney is based in United States and currently at series a stage, operating in Robotics, AI Infrastructure.
◆ Investors
LeadValor Atreides AI Fund, Hummingbird Ventures
ParticipationConviction, Abstract, A_, Grant Gordon
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Watney raise?
Watney raised $80M in its series-a round, announced 2026-09-18.
Who invested in Watney's series-a round?
The round was led by Valor Atreides AI Fund and Hummingbird Ventures, with participation from Conviction, Abstract, A_ and Grant Gordon.
What does Watney do?
Watney builds dexterous robots for data center maintenance tasks like cable swaps and server restarts.
Verified 17 September 2026 · Sources: public filings