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Nvidia discussed another $1B investment in Figure

On 7 October local time, a person familiar with the matter said Nvidia had discussed investing another $1B in humanoid robotics company Figure. Neither company has confirmed the deal.

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The two already had an investment relationship. In February 2024 Figure closed a B round of about $675M, with Nvidia contributing roughly $50M at a $2.6B post-money valuation; in September 2025 Nvidia joined a C round of more than $1B that valued Figure at $39B.

The same account says Figure is seeking more funding at a pre-money valuation of about $38B.

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