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Oct 6, 2026
Minerva Humanoids Emerges From Stealth With $10M Pre-Seed Round Led by General Catalyst to Build Humanoid Robots for the World’s Most Dangerous Jobs
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Minerva Humanoids announced a $10 million pre‑seed round led by General Catalyst, with co‑leaders Long Journey Ventures and Credo Ventures, and participation from 13 other investors. The funding lifts the company out of stealth and enables the launch of its first paid pilots in the fall. Founded by CEO Sandor Felber and CTO Maurice Rahme, Minerva has built Roger, a semi‑autonomous humanoid robot that lets trained specialists perform high‑risk tasks—such as explosive ordnance disposal and offshore rig work—while remaining in a safe command post. Roger’s design focuses on human judgment, dexterity, and safety, aiming to reduce the 7,000 annual deaths in hazardous energy jobs.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By giving specialists the ability to control a humanoid from a safe distance, Minerva could dramatically lower fatality rates in high‑risk industries, offering a scalable solution that preserves human expertise while mitigating danger.
