# Opentrons raises $40 million Series E to expand AI lab automation

- Source: Robotics & Automation News
- Published: 2026-10-30T22:29:10.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/qru8d4fq8j65m7kvxsg02fxv6
- Original: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/30/opentrons-raises-40-million-to-expand-ai-powered-lab-automation/106542/

## Summary

Laboratory automation company Opentrons Labworks announced the completion of a $40 million Series E funding round led by Avego, with participation from BroadOak Capital Partners. The funds will be used to expand its robotics, software, and data infrastructure, advance AI-driven experiment execution, and expand into new markets and regions. The company says it has deployed more than 11,000 robots in over 80 countries, covering 90% of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies.