# Physical AI Data Infrastructure Startup Encord Lands $60M to Accelerate Intelligent Robot and Drone Development

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> **Published:** 2026-02-26T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/26/physical-ai-data-infrastructure-startup-encord-lands-60m-accelerate-intelligent-robot-drone-development)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/physical-ai-data-infrastructure-startup-encord-lands-60m-to-accelerate](https://spidits.com/timeline/physical-ai-data-infrastructure-startup-encord-lands-60m-to-accelerate)

## Executive Summary
Data infrastructure startup Encord has closed on $60 million in new funding to help move robots, drones and other autonomous physical artificial intelligence systems from the lab into real-world production settings.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/26/physical-ai-data-infrastructure-startup-encord-lands-60m-accelerate-intelligent-robot-drone-development)**: Physical AI data infrastructure startup Encord lands $60M to accelerate intelligent robot and drone development — _Data infrastructure startup Encord has closed on $60 million in new funding to help move robots, drones and other autonomous physical artificial intelligence systems from the lab into real-world production settings. Today's Series C round was led by Wellington Management and new investors Bright..._

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