ALM Ventures has officially launched ALM Ventures Fund I, a $100 million early-stage investment fund designed to propel the growing fields of humanoid robots, embodied artificial intelligence, and spatial intelligence. With this initiative, the firm aims to play a pivotal role in shaping what many experts believe will become one of the decade’s most transformative technological categories.
To begin with, the fund will invest at the seed and pre-seed stages, emphasizing concentrated early ownership in companies pushing the boundaries of physical AI. Furthermore, the fund incorporates a structured portfolio model along with dedicated reserves for follow-on financing, ensuring long-term support for the startups it backs. This approach comes at a time when global interest in humanoids and intelligent robotics is reaching unprecedented momentum.
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“After years of research, humanoids are finally entering a phase where performance, reliability, and cost are converging toward commercial viability,” said Modar Alaoui, Founder and General Partner of ALM Ventures. “What the category needs now is focused capital and deep technical diligence to turn prototypes into scalable, enduring companies.”
Building on this vision, ALM Ventures Fund I centers its investment thesis on the core foundations required for scalable humanoid deployment. This includes next-generation robotics platforms, intelligent motion systems, spatial reasoning capabilities, embodied intelligence, world-modeling frameworks, and the infrastructure necessary to support early-stage commercial rollout. By targeting these essential layers, the firm aims to help startups transition from innovative concepts to market-ready solutions.
During the formation of the fund, ALM Ventures completed ten initial investments that reflect this strategy. The portfolio already includes companies such as Sanctuary AI, Weave Robotics, Emancro, High Torque Robotics, MicroFactory, Mbodi, Adamo, Haptica Robotics, UMA, and O-ID. Each of these organizations contributes to critical components of the humanoid technology stack, from advanced hardware to perception systems and control intelligence.
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Moreover, the broader industry is entering a phase of commercial readiness. Rapid advancements in machine perception, control mechanisms, and model-based reasoning are significantly reducing integration barriers while also driving down production costs. As a result, early humanoid applications are becoming increasingly viable, paving the way for more mature and autonomous deployments in the near future.
In addition to funding, ALM Ventures continues to expand its global footprint through its Humanoids Summit series in Silicon Valley, London, and Tokyo. This platform strengthens its ecosystem-building efforts by connecting emerging teams, established leaders, and breakthrough technologies. Through this network, the firm gains early insight into major innovations and plays a guiding role in shaping the future of humanoid robotics worldwide.
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