Top Wealthy Investors Shift to Larger, Fewer AI and Robotics Deals in 2026

Top ultra-high-net-worth investors in January 2026 saw transaction volume decline while average deal sizes expanded, with capital flowing into AI, robotics, and biotech manufacturing. David Blitzer of Blackstone’s Bolt Ventures invested in Red Bull KTM Tech3 for about $50 million. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Expeditions led funding in Skild AI, a multimodal robot foundation model firm that raised $14 billion at a $140 billion valuation, and co-invested in Humans & Co., a $4.8 billion seed round for human-centric AI, valued at $44.8 billion. In biotech automation, Cellares raised $2.57 billion in a Series D round, with support from Willett Advisors and Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office. Horizon Ventures of Li Ka-shing participated in Alpaca’s $150 million D round, a券商 API platform with clients including crypto exchange Kraken. Private wealth platform Fintrx recorded 52 direct investments in January 2026, down 32% from the prior year, amid trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. PitchBook data shows half of 2025 venture capital fundraising flowed into the top 0.05% of deals, reflecting a continued trend toward fewer, larger financings.