General Catalyst
A global venture capital firm with 25+ years building, focused on driving transformational change across industries through early-stage and growth investments, with a unique approach including acquisitions of operating companies like Summa Health.
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Round size: $10M
Round size: $10M
Round size: $10M
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A global venture capital firm with 25+ years building, focused on driving transformational change across industries through early-stage and growth investments, with a unique approach including acquisitions of operating companies like Summa Health.
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Minerva Humanoids emerged from stealth with Roger, a bipedal humanoid robot designed for remote bomb disposal, hazardous materials handling, and offshore rig work. The company announced about $10 million in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst, with paid pilots planned for fall 2026 in energy and explosive ordnance disposal. Operators control Roger via VR headset and haptic gloves, while AI manages balance, navigation, and fall recovery.
Meet Roger, the bomb-squad humanoid - The Rundown AI
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