K-Scale Labs
-100%
est. 2Y upside i
Open-source humanoid robots
Rank
#4497
Sector
Humanoid Robotics
Est. Liquidity
~0Y
Data Quality
Data: MediumK-Scale Labs ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in November 2025 due to a critical funding failure and an inability to compete in the highly capital-intensive humanoid robotics market.
Last updated: March 10, 2026
N/A - K-Scale Labs ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in November 2025.
N/A - K-Scale Labs ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in November 2025.
K-Scale Labs ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in November 2025 due to funding issues, intense competition, and an inability to compete with Chinese price wars, resulting in a complete loss for equity holders. The company had only $400,000 left on its books.
Preference Stack Risk
severeFunding Intensity
14%Investors contributed $7M in total funding. With the company's bankruptcy and only $400,000 remaining, common shareholders would receive nothing after liquidation preferences.
Dilution Risk
highThe company's failure to secure further funding rounds led to its bankruptcy, effectively diluting all common equity to zero.
Secondary Liquidity
noneNo secondary market exists for a bankrupt company's equity.
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Last updated: February 17, 2026
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on K-Scale Labs's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“Given the intense competition from well-funded players like Figure AI, 1X Technologies, and Tesla, how did K-Scale Labs plan to differentiate and achieve sustainable market share, especially with a thin competitive moat?”
- 2
“The company faced significant challenges with high capital intensity and an inability to compete with Chinese price wars. What was the long-term strategy to secure sufficient funding and establish a cost-effective supply chain for mass production?”
- 3
“Considering the company's open-source model and the need for mass-market regulatory approvals, what were the key milestones and financial requirements for achieving profitability and a successful liquidity event for employees?”
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