Neuralink
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Fremont, CA · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Neuralink: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $650.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
including a $650M Series E at a $9.6B valuation.
Headquarters
Fremont, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Neuralink is a Brain-computer interface (BCI) company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, developing implantable brain chips that enable people with paralysis to control computers and devices with their thoughts. The company's N1 Implant is surgically placed by the R1 Robot, and its PRIME Study began first-in-human trials in January 2024 with patient Noland Arbaugh. Neuralink received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, implanted devices in approximately a dozen patients by late 2025, and raised approximately $1.85B in total funding including a $650M Series E at a $9.6B valuation.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $650M raised. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Neuralink.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01 · no longer at company · Science Corp
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01 · no longer at company · Precision Neuroscience
cofounder · SpaceX · , Tesla · , xAI
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Neuralink N1 Implant at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto)[OPERATIONAL]
St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto) · Aug 27, 2025
- Neuralink N1 Implant at Miami, Florida, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Miami, Florida, USA · Apr 1, 2025
- Neuralink N1 Implant at Phoenix, Arizona, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Phoenix, Arizona, USA · Jan 29, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Neuralink?
Neuralink is a Brain-computer interface (BCI) company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, developing implantable brain chips that enable people with paralysis to control computers and devices with their thoughts. The company's N1 Implant is surgically placed by the R1 Robot, and its PRIME Study began first-in-human trials in January 2024 with patient Noland Arbaugh. Neuralink received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, implanted devices in approximately a dozen patients by late 2025, and raised approximately $1.85B in total funding including a $650M Series E at a $9.6B valuation.
What does Neuralink make?
Neuralink has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Neuralink N1 Implant (Neuralink builds physical robots).
Is Neuralink publicly traded?
No. Neuralink is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Neuralink?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Neuralink building in the same form factors include Earendil Robotics, Bee, Plaud AI, Xiaomi.
Who is the CEO of Neuralink?
Elon Musk is the founder of Neuralink, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Neuralink?
Neuralink is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $650M in disclosed funding.
Where is Neuralink headquartered?
Neuralink is headquartered in Fremont, CA, USA.
How much funding has Neuralink raised?
Neuralink has raised approximately $650M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Neuralink?
Neuralink is privately held and venture-backed ($650M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Neuralink operate robots?
Neuralink operates 3 verified deployments, including at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto), Miami, Florida, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How many robots has Neuralink deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Neuralink deployments on record at sites including St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto), Miami, Florida, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Neuralink a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Neuralink ranks in roughly the top 14% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Neuralink founded?
Neuralink was founded in 2016.
Is Neuralink safe?
Neuralink has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.