Potential deal could lift Neura’s valuation above $10 billion and deepen Tether’s expansion beyond stablecoins
Tether is reportedly considering a massive $1.15 billion investment in German robotics startup Neura, signaling another bold step in the company’s rapid expansion into artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies. According to early reports, such a deal could push Neura’s valuation into the $9.3 billion to $11.6 billion range — marking one of the most significant AI-robotics investments of the year.
Although the agreement has not been confirmed by either party, sources with direct knowledge told the Financial Times that both companies have been engaged in discussions about the multibillion-euro funding.
A Strategic Bet on “Smarter Automation”
Neura specializes in robots designed to support both humans and AI systems by automating industrial processes, improving operational efficiency, and even assisting with household tasks.
The company has ambitious plans to produce 5 million robots by 2030, positioning itself as a major force in next-generation automation.
A potential investment from Tether would accelerate Neura’s roadmap and broaden Tether’s reach into advanced robotics — a sector experiencing rapid global demand.
Tether currently backs over 140 companies, spanning Bitcoin mining, energy, fintech, AI, and even sports. A stake in Neura would further establish the stablecoin issuer as a multifaceted technology investor.
Tether’s Financial Strength Fuels Its Expansion
Tether’s aggressive investment strategy is supported by a powerful balance sheet.
According to its Q3 2025 attestation, the company generated more than $10 billion in net profit during the first three quarters of the year, following $13.4 billion in profits in 2024.
Much of this revenue comes from interest earned on U.S. Treasury bills backing the USDT stablecoin, which now has a market cap of roughly $184 billion.
These returns place Tether among the world’s most profitable firms on a per-employee basis.
Expansion Into Commodities and Tokenized Assets
Beyond AI and robotics, Tether recently confirmed a push into commodity-trade lending. CEO Paolo Ardoino disclosed that the firm has already deployed around $1.5 billion into agricultural and oil-related markets.
Tether is also growing its presence in tokenized assets. Its gold-backed product, Tether Gold (XAUT), has seen its market capitalization rise 70% in the last three months to more than $2.1 billion, benefiting from the recent surge in gold prices.
The investment rumors come as Tether reportedly explores a $20 billion fundraising round, a move that could raise its valuation to approximately $500 billion, placing it on par with major AI giants.
If finalized, a Tether–Neura deal would represent one of the largest AI-robotics investments in recent memory and further solidify Tether as an influential technology powerhouse beyond its stablecoin origins.
The negotiations — still unconfirmed — could mark a major turning point in both companies’ roles in the future of automation and digital finance.
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