UptimeAI
Venture Round in 2025
UptimeAI employs Artificial Intelligence and industry expertise to anticipate, diagnose, and provide proactive solutions for manufacturing operations. It helps manufacturers minimize surprises and optimize their processes.
Sensorfact
Acquisition in 2025
Sensorfact offers an intelligent energy management system for industrial and SME operations. It uses low-cost, non-intrusive wireless sensors to measure real-time energy consumption, monitor energy flows, and track savings. The platform provides reporting, analysis, and full integration of data to enable actions that reduce energy use, cut energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. It is designed as a practical sustainability advisor, translating efficiency goals into clear, actionable steps without relying on complex equipment or software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Sensorfact focuses on making energy management straightforward for manufacturing and related sectors.
Pratexo
Venture Round in 2024
Pratexo provides an intelligent edge-computing and distributed cloud platform for artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0 applications. The platform is designed to simplify and accelerate the design, provisioning, and management of edge nodes and micro clouds required to host next-generation applications. It enables rapid configuration, simulation, monitoring, and optimization of architectures running edge-enabled applications in a distributed cloud or across multiple micro-clouds, helping organizations deploy complex workloads while keeping critical data private and local.
MOLG specializes in developing digital tools and automation solutions for businesses in the manufacturing sector. The company employs artificial intelligence and robotics to create autonomous micro-factories, promoting a circular economy by enhancing product sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Eneryield
Seed Round in 2024
Eneryield designs a machine learning tool that analyzes power quality data to identify and mitigate disruptions. It compresses big data, enabling clients to make informed decisions and optimize energy usage, reducing losses and equipment wear.
Ndustrial
Series B in 2024
Ndustrial provides analytical engines that enhance businesses' production control, improve energy efficiency, and minimize waste. Primarily serving mid-tier manufacturers, they integrate legacy data, streamline Industrial IoT deployments, and host predictive control algorithms to optimize operations globally.
Automated Architecture
Seed Round in 2024
Automated Architecture provides the technological infrastructure for a distributed robotic micro-factory network producing sustainable timber housing.
Meshmind
Acquisition in 2024
Meshmind is a software development and engineering services company that focuses on managing a wide range of projects. It specializes in machine learning, computer vision, and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company provides expertise in safe robot control and machine learning applications for robotic tasks, as well as advanced object manipulation. By leveraging these technologies, Meshmind enables businesses to effectively integrate robots into their work environments, facilitating collaboration between robots and human employees.
Pratexo
Venture Round in 2023
Pratexo provides an intelligent edge-computing and distributed cloud platform for artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0 applications. The platform is designed to simplify and accelerate the design, provisioning, and management of edge nodes and micro clouds required to host next-generation applications. It enables rapid configuration, simulation, monitoring, and optimization of architectures running edge-enabled applications in a distributed cloud or across multiple micro-clouds, helping organizations deploy complex workloads while keeping critical data private and local.
Zaphiro Technologies is a company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring and automation systems for electrical distribution grids. Founded in April 2017 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, it was established by researchers Paolo Romano, Marco Pignati, and Lorenzo Zanni. The company's technology provides real-time visibility into energy flows within the grid and includes capabilities for accurately locating faults. By utilizing distributed sensing and a central grid controller, Zaphiro enhances the efficiency and profitability of grid operations, enabling clients to integrate renewable energy sources and electric vehicles effectively. The company's solutions help utilities respond swiftly to electrical faults, thereby minimizing the impact of power outages and transitioning grids from passive to proactive management.
Scalable Robotics
Venture Round in 2022
Scalable Robotics is a developer of innovative human-robot interaction technologies aimed at simplifying the use of industrial robots for businesses of all sizes. Founded on the principle that industrial robots should be accessible tools, the company addresses the challenges posed by labor shortages and the complexities of programming robots for various tasks. Its code-free, point-and-click system enables users to intuitively demonstrate tasks to the robots, allowing for the automatic creation of robust programming. This approach empowers clients to efficiently develop algorithms for intricate processes, including welding, painting, and deburring, thereby reducing the barriers to effective robot utilization in diverse industries.
Samotics
Corporate Round in 2022
Samotics is a Dutch technology company that specializes in improving the availability of industrial electric motors and rotating equipment through its AI-powered condition monitoring platform. The company leverages data from sensors and operational systems to identify early warnings of abnormal behavior, enabling targeted inspections and predictive maintenance. By analyzing this data, Samotics helps global industrial companies reduce energy waste and unplanned downtime, ultimately lowering operational costs and risks. Its customer base includes leading organizations such as Anglian Water, ArcelorMittal, and Nobian, reflecting its significant impact on the industrial sector.
Mavenoid AB is a Swedish company that specializes in developing AI-driven troubleshooting and support software for hardware and consumer electronics companies. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Mavenoid offers an automated product support platform that utilizes machine learning and a chatbot-style interface to enhance customer onboarding and technical support. Its core products include MavenKB, an enterprise knowledgebase for diagnostic knowledge, Falcon, a diagnosis engine that predicts root causes, and Druid, an intelligent query engine for question and answer systems. Additionally, the company provides the Mavenoid Troubleshooter and Knowledge Manager, which enable organizations to manage and track diagnostic data efficiently. By automating repetitive troubleshooting tasks, Mavenoid aims to reduce the reliance on costly human support, lower support costs, and improve resolution times for its clients across various sectors, including transportation, military, and industrial markets.
Automata is an automation company that provides robotic lab automation for the life sciences to accelerate innovation, diagnosis, and discovery at scale. It develops simple, affordable robots and accompanying software designed to work beside humans, enabling researchers and professionals to scale lab workflows, reconfigure tasks, and access automation across laboratories, classrooms, or production lines from anywhere and on any device.
ASTI Mobile Robotics
Acquisition in 2021
ASTI Mobile Robotics SA is a prominent provider of automated intralogistics solutions, specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Established in 1982 and headquartered in Burgos, Spain, the company offers a diverse range of AGVs and traditional materials handling equipment, such as conveyors and handlers, to facilitate the movement of materials and products in factories and warehouses. In addition to its hardware offerings, ASTI Mobile Robotics provides automated storage systems, data storage solutions, and interfaces for enterprise software communication. The company also emphasizes support services, including financial services, engineering, simulations, custom interface development, reengineering, and maintenance. By serving industries such as automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and aerospace, ASTI Mobile Robotics aims to enhance clients' competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Oxipital AI
Series B in 2021
Oxipital AI is an AI-enabled machine vision company focused on manufacturing and automation. It provides visual AI solutions that enable real-time insights, improve product quality, and increase throughput by simplifying the deployment of machine vision in robotic process automation and product inspection. The platform supports industries such as food processing, agriculture, and consumer goods production, helping manufacturers leverage data to optimize production workflows and move toward Industry 5.0 with greater resiliency and sustainability. The company originated as Soft Robotics and rebranded to Oxipital AI.
Codian Robotics
Acquisition in 2020
Codian Robotics specializes in the development and manufacturing of delta robots tailored for various industrial applications, including agriculture, electronics, packaging, and pharmaceuticals. The company provides flexible, low-maintenance robotic solutions that feature open mechanics, allowing integration with any machine control platform. This adaptability enables their robots to perform tasks with speed and precision, significantly reducing downtime and operational costs. By focusing on customer needs, Codian Robotics serves as a reliable partner for machine builders and robot integrators, enabling them to concentrate on their core business activities while benefiting from the efficiency and effectiveness of Codian's advanced robotics technology.
Hailo Technologies
Series B in 2020
Hailo Technologies is an AI chipmaker that develops edge-level processors for running deep learning tasks locally on devices. Its processors, designed with patented silicon architecture, deliver data center-class AI performance on edge devices with low power, small size, and low cost. The company provides end-to-end solutions including software and development tools to enable real-time deep learning applications such as object detection and image enhancement without cloud processing. Its technology targets a range of markets including automotive, security, drones, industrial automation, smart home devices, and portable computers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Hailo aims to empower devices to analyze data and make decisions locally, advancing edge AI applications.
MTEK
Venture Round in 2020
MTEK Industry AB, founded in 2002 and based in Alfta, Sweden, specializes in developing and deploying software and solutions for real-time intelligent and collaborative production within the small parts assembly sector. The company offers the MTEK MBrain Software Suite, which digitizes and virtualizes production flows across factory lines by correlating production and machine data. MTEK's no-code digital production systems are designed for discrete manufacturers worldwide, providing modular, scalable, and rapidly deployable solutions. These systems enhance operational flexibility and control while delivering superior time to value and total cost of ownership for clients.
IMSystems
Convertible Note in 2019
IMSystems specializes in advanced gearbox technology for industrial robotics. Its patented Archimedes Drive eliminates traditional gear teeth, enabling precise force delivery and ratios up to 10,000:1. This results in lighter, stronger, more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective drive solutions compared to competitors.
Automata is an automation company that provides robotic lab automation for the life sciences to accelerate innovation, diagnosis, and discovery at scale. It develops simple, affordable robots and accompanying software designed to work beside humans, enabling researchers and professionals to scale lab workflows, reconfigure tasks, and access automation across laboratories, classrooms, or production lines from anywhere and on any device.
Element Analytics, Inc. is a developer of industrial analytics software that transforms raw data into actionable insights for organizations. The company offers two main products: Element AssetHub and Element Unify. Element AssetHub integrates operational historian data with existing industrial systems, effectively managing the complexity and volume of real-time industrial data. Element Unify aligns information technology and operational technology by contextualizing industrial IoT data. The platform enables data and operations teams to automate data preparation, allowing for proactive decision-making and insights. Element Analytics' solutions focus on data standardization, contextualization, and assurance of data trust, as well as providing descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics. The company, which was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded from Servature, Inc. in 2015, is based in San Francisco, California.
Everactive
Venture Round in 2017
Everactive develops ultra-low-power chips for battery-less wireless sensors, enabling end-to-end IoT data services. Its solutions provide low-cost, long-lived, intelligent instrumentation for industrial operations across various applications.
Bonsai offers an AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and deploy intelligent systems. By completely automating the management of complex machine learning libraries and algorithms, Bonsai enables enterprises to program AI models that improve system control and enhance real-time decision support. Businesses use these models today to increase automation and improve operational efficiency of industrial systems including robotics, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy and utilities.
Based in Berkeley, CA, Bonsai is backed by leading investors including NEA, Microsoft Ventures, ABB, Samsung NEXT and Siemens.
B&R Industrial Automation
Acquisition in 2017
The pioneering spirit of company founders Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer – and their vision of contributing something exceptional to the automation industry – sparked a fire that continues to shape their company to this day.
Keen foresight and entrepreneurial courage helped B&R rise quickly into the ranks of top global players in industrial automation. An intuitive sense of market dynamics and emerging trends has established us as a pioneer, leading the way with the most innovative technology on the market. Looking forward, they aim to further strengthen their position globally and continue their impressive record of sustained growth.
NUB3D, S.L.
Acquisition in 2017
NUB3D, s.l. specializes in the development, production, and distribution of optical measurement systems utilizing white light technology. The company provides a range of products including three-dimensional digitizing systems, such as TripleArt, which is designed for quality control, reverse engineering, and rapid prototyping. NUB3D also offers SIDIOPro, a sensor tailored for small and medium enterprises in product development cycles, along with TRIPLE v2.1 software for managing sensor data and point clouds. Additional offerings include software solutions for museums and cultural organizations, as well as services for digitizing, reproduction, scientific documentation, and training. NUB3D distributes its products through a network of distributors across several countries, including China, Taiwan, the United States, India, Thailand, and Turkey. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, NUB3D operates as a subsidiary of ABB Ltd.
SVIA’s mission is to help manufacturing industries to produce more efficient by deliver superior standardized automation solutions.
Automata
Seed Round in 2016
Automata is an automation company that provides robotic lab automation for the life sciences to accelerate innovation, diagnosis, and discovery at scale. It develops simple, affordable robots and accompanying software designed to work beside humans, enabling researchers and professionals to scale lab workflows, reconfigure tasks, and access automation across laboratories, classrooms, or production lines from anywhere and on any device.
Oxipital AI
Series A in 2015
Oxipital AI is an AI-enabled machine vision company focused on manufacturing and automation. It provides visual AI solutions that enable real-time insights, improve product quality, and increase throughput by simplifying the deployment of machine vision in robotic process automation and product inspection. The platform supports industries such as food processing, agriculture, and consumer goods production, helping manufacturers leverage data to optimize production workflows and move toward Industry 5.0 with greater resiliency and sustainability. The company originated as Soft Robotics and rebranded to Oxipital AI.
Gomtec
Acquisition in 2015
Gomtec specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of mechatronic systems and robots. The company integrates various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control, and computer engineering, to develop advanced mechatronic solutions. Its focus on innovation positions Gomtec as a key player in the mechatronics sector, catering to a diverse range of applications.
Spirit IT
Acquisition in 2014
Spirit IT b.v. specializes in providing automation products and technical services tailored to the oil and gas industry. Their offerings include Flow-X flow computers, which are used for precise measurement of fluid flows. The company also develops eXLerate, a software platform designed to automate various oil and gas measurement systems such as custody transfer metering stations and calibration facilities. Additionally, Spirit IT offers Flow-Xpert, a tool for performing typical calculations in custody transfer measurement, and eXLent, a web-based platform for managing flow computers and measurement data. These solutions are integral for well-pad automation, transportation, and custody transfer processes within the oil and gas sector.
Newron System
Acquisition in 2013
Newron System specializes in the development and distribution of software for building automation solutions. The company provides a range of products including network management tools, SCADA interfaces and gateways, as well as test and tuning software. Its offerings are targeted towards high-end distributors and installers, enabling them to implement sophisticated automation systems that enhance the efficiency and management of building operations. Through its innovative software solutions, Newron System aims to streamline automation processes and improve overall building performance.
DynaMotive
Acquisition in 2013
DynaMotive Ltd. specializes in the design, commissioning, and upgrading of drive systems, controls, and motors for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and marine applications. The company offers a comprehensive range of engineering services and solutions, including full turnkey project management, system upgrades, and managed service and support maintenance options. By providing bespoke solutions, DynaMotive positions itself as a single-source provider for critical plant and business operations, ensuring that clients receive tailored support to meet their specific needs. The company's commitment to quality and service aims to solidify its status as the preferred supplier for its products and services.
Gresin Grupo Estudios Industriales
Acquisition in 2012
Gresin Grupo Estudios Industriales is a company that specializes in refurbishment solutions for mechanical presses and the manufacturing of press equipment. The firm focuses on press automation refurbishments and technology enhancements, providing a range of services that include designing sub-assemblies, retrofitting existing machinery, and creating custom machines and benches tailored to specific customer needs. Through its expertise, Gresin aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of press systems across various industrial applications.
Industrial Defender
Series B in 2012
Industrial Defender Inc. specializes in cybersecurity, compliance, and change management solutions for operational technology in sectors such as electric utilities, chemical processing, transportation, water, and oil and gas. Founded in 1996 and based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Automation Systems Manager (ASM), which facilitates asset management, security event management, and compliance reporting. Its solutions also encompass a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS), access management tools, and a Compliance Manager for automating security processes. Industrial Defender's services are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing IT frameworks, providing visibility and situational awareness to cross-functional teams. The company has established a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to enhance its offerings. Formerly known as Verano, Inc., Industrial Defender rebranded in May 2007 to reflect its focus on the industrial cybersecurity landscape.
Vectek Electronics
Acquisition in 2008
Vectek Electronics engages in designing, manufacturing, and marketing industrial power control equipment.