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HappyRobot raises $150m at $1.2bn valuation to expand AI agent platform

HappyRobot, an enterprise AI agent startup, raised $150 million in a Series C funding round valuing the company at $1.2 billion, the startup announced today.

HappyRobot, an enterprise AI agent startup, raised $150 million in a Series C funding round valuing the company at $1.2 billion, the startup announced today. The round was led by Prysm Capital and Eurazeo, with participation from A16z, Base10, Y Combinator, and strategic investors including T.Capital, Orange, and Endeavor Catalyst.

Founded in 2022 in Madrid by CEO Pablo Palafox, COO Javi Palafox, and CTO Luis Paarup, HappyRobot helps enterprises build, deploy, and manage AI agents across complex workflows. The company currently serves over 150 businesses such as DHL and Uber. Initially focused on logistics, HappyRobot is now expanding into sectors like insurance, energy, telecommunications, and airlines. The fresh funding follows a $44 million raise 11 months ago and will be used to enhance AI capabilities and grow engineering, deployment, and go-to-market teams.

This funding round contributes to a broader surge in European AI agent startups, which have raised over €7.85 billion this year, surpassing last year's full-year total of €6.2 billion, according to Sifted data. HappyRobot’s growth reflects increasing enterprise demand for AI-driven automation across multiple industries. Its investor base includes prominent venture firms and strategic corporate backers, underscoring confidence in AI agent platforms as critical tools for complex workflow management.

HappyRobot operates offices across North America, Europe, and Latin America. The company’s latest funding round was disclosed on August 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its rapid scaling since inception.

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