5 Ways to Invest in Figure AI Stock

Figure AI is a humanoid robotics company.

Its robots can already perform a wide range of tasks, from moving a box onto a conveyor belt to making a cup of coffee.

This technology isn't just theoretical, either. Figure AI delivered its first robots to a commercial client (BMW) in December 2024 and has since signed an additional contract with UPS.

In February 2025, news broke that Figure AI was raising $2.5 billion at a $39.5 billion valuation, up ~15x from the $2.6 billion valuation it received just one year earlier.

Figure AI was founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock, who previously founded Archer Aviation (ACHR).

The company has many significant backers, including Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos.

Although it's likely years away from an IPO, you don't need to wait for it to go public to invest. Here are 5 ways to invest in Figure AI stock today.

1. Buy shares directly (from shareholders)

Figure AI is a private company, so it has no stock symbol or public stock price.

However, accredited investors can still buy shares directly from existing shareholders through Hiive, a pre-IPO investment platform.

There are currently 33 unique listings for Figure AI stock on Hiive.

Each individual listing is created by a different seller who sets their own asking price and quantity of shares. Buyers can either accept the asking prices as listed or place bids and negotiate directly with the sellers.

Sellers may be current or former employees, venture capital firms, or angel investors. After registering, you'll be able to see the entire order book of asking prices, bids, and recently traded prices.

Check out the listings for Figure AI on Hiive here:

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2. Invest in the ARK Venture Fund

Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund participated in the company's $675-million round in February 2024.

As of July 2025, Figure AI is the 18th largest holding, making up 1.73% of the fund.

The Venture Fund invests in what they believe to be the world's most innovative companies, regardless of whether they're privately held or publicly traded.

Its top 5 holdings are SpaceX, Neuralink, OpenAI, xAI, and Hammerspace

All accredited investors can invest in the ARK Venture Fund via the company's website, and all retail investors can invest in the Fund via SoFi. The fund has total fees of 2.90%.

3. Invest indirectly (in public companies)

Another way to get exposure to Figure AI is to invest indirectly via publicly traded companies that have stakes in the robotics company.

Intel (INTC) has invested twice in the company, once back in July 2023 (in a round that raised $9 million at a valuation of $350 million) and in February 2024 (in a round that raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation).

Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) also participated in its February 2024 round.

It's not publicly disclosed how much each of these companies invested. However, given their market capitalizations of $103 billion, $3.68 trillion, and $3.9 trillion, each of their stakes is likely an insignificant amount relative to the total size of their businesses.

For example, even if Microsoft invested $300 million of the $675 million raised in the most recent round, and despite Figure AI having 15x'd since that round, its stake would still only make up just 0.1% of its total business.

4. Invest in other robotics companies or funds

As a whole, the humanoid robot market is expected to reach $38 billion by 2035.

And while Figure AI may be in a unique position, it's not the only company building robots. Here are a few publicly traded companies working on robotics:

• Tesla (TSLA) is involved in the humanoid robot race. Its robot, which it calls Optimus, can walk, fold clothes, and sort objects by color. After Figure AI announced its partnership with OpenAI, Elon Musk replied: “Bring it on.”
• UiPath (PATH) specializes in robotic process automation, in which software robots automate repetitive tasks in various industries and free up human workers for more meaningful tasks.
• Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) develops unmanned systems for military purposes. While not directly impacting civilian life, the company's tech advancements contribute to the broader field of autonomous systems like self-driving vehicles and delivery drones.
• Trimble (TRMB) utilizes robotics in industries such as construction and agriculture to develop automated solutions that enhance efficiency and safety.
• Teradyne (TER) supplies automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry. Its robotics solutions help ensure the quality and reliability of electronic devices used in daily activities.
• Archer Aviation (ACHR) is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility. Notably, Archer was co-founded by Brett Adcock, the founder of Figure AI.

This is not an exhaustive list, as there are more public companies with a presence in robotics.

Of note, if you don't know which stock to invest in, you may choose to diversify across many AI robotics companies via an ETF.

Here are a few you may be interested in:

• Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ): This fund focuses on companies involved in the development and production of robots or AI.
• First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT): This is another global fund focusing on artificial intelligence and robotics companies.
• ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO): This fund buys companies from around the world that are focused on robotics and automation.

5. Wait for the Figure AI IPO

Finally, your last option is to simply wait for Figure's IPO. However, the company has made no indication of when it will go public.

Given the industry it's in and the capital available in the private market, I suspect Figure won't become publicly traded for at least a few more years. This would give it enough time to commercialize its product.

When asked about his vision for the company, CEO Brett Adcock said, “If we can just get humanoids to do work that humans are not wanting to do because there's a shortfall of humans, we can sell millions of humanoids, billions maybe.”

Figure will likely go public well before this vision becomes a reality.

If it does go public, you'll need a brokerage account to buy it. And if you're in the market, we recommend Public.

Figure AI's partnership with OpenAI

OpenAI also participated in the company's February 2024 funding.

As a part of its investment, OpenAI and Figure AI announced a partnership that includes OpenAI building specialized AI models for Figure's robots.

The goal of these models is to enable the robots to listen, process, and reason from language.

Peter Welinder, OpenAI's VP of Product & Partnerships, said the collaboration will “open up new possibilities for how robots can help in everyday life."

OpenAI is backed by Microsoft. And while Microsoft's relatively small stake in Figure AI is unlikely to move its stock price, this partnership is something to keep an eye on.

Microsoft's stake in OpenAI may entitle it to up to 75% of the lab's profits. So, if Figure's robots become a part of everyday life, the business could have a meaningful impact on OpenAI's profits, which could get passed through to Microsoft.

You can read more about OpenAI and Microsoft here.

How much is Figure AI worth?

Figure AI was founded in May 2022 and is currently in the middle of raising its fourth round.

In its current round, which was first announced in February 2025, the company is seeking to raise $2.5 billion at a $39.5 billion valuation.

Prior to this round, Figure AI raised $675 million at a post-money valuation of $2.6 billion in its Series B which closed in February 2024.

Participants in the round included Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, Parkway Venture Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventures, and ARK Invest.

Including its ongoing round, here's a look at how its valuation has changed over time: