Czech startup Edmund, specializing in AI solutions for manufacturing, has secured €500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Lighthouse Ventures, with Czech Founders VC, Borovicka Capital, and Tensor Ventures, as Vestbee was told.
- Founded in 2023 by Jakub Szlaur, Benjamin Przeczek, and Miroslav Marek, Edmund develops AI-powered solutions designed to simplify troubleshooting and maintenance processes in manufacturing.
- The platform integrates large language models (LLMs) with industry expertise, combining real-time data, technical documentation, and control software to provide engineers and technicians with actionable insights.
- As the startup claims, the platform processes company data in just 24 hours, delivering an MVP-ready solution tailored to client needs. With clients like Festo and Vitesco Technologies, Edmund aims to address manufacturing complexities and workforce challenges.
Details of the deal
- The pre-seed round was led by Lighthouse Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups with a global vision, with participation from Czech Founders VC, Borovicka Capital, and deep tech investor Tensor Ventures.
"Edmund combines artificial intelligence with practical expertise, delivering a solution that, thanks to its versatility and rapid deployment, has the potential to succeed not only in Europe but also in the US. Within its first year, it has already gained the trust of key European industrial players. I believe it has all the prerequisites to become a global leader in maintenance," cliams Michal Zálešák, Managing Partner at LightHouse Ventures.
- Edmund will use the €500,000 to enhance its platform, expand into US and international markets, and scale its team. To accelerate growth, it plans to raise a larger seed round in 2026.
“Our secret sauce lies in the precision and speed with which Edmund connects the dots, We’re not just aggregating data - we’re transforming it into meaningful, actionable insights that technicians can use immediately to solve problems," explains Jakub Szlaur, co-founder and CEO of Edmund.
