Helsinki-based startup CloEE raises €520k in pre-Seed funding to scale its AI-powered platform for discrete manufacturing in the Nordics, Italy, and the US.
The funding round was led by angel investor Miro Vertanen and the Innovestor Angel Co-fund, with additional participation from Cariplo Iniziative and FiBAN members.
CloEE addresses manufacturers' need for affordable, plug-and-play AI solutions to improve equipment efficiency by analyzing data directly from industrial machines.
The platform has expanded within clients' facilities organically, currently being piloted by a US customer for a possible three-year contract.
CloEE, founded in 2022, leverages generative AI for real-time data analysis from equipment, MES, and ERP systems to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
The startup has already generated significant revenue growth and improvements in energy consumption and operational efficiency through AI implementation.
CloEE's solution focuses on optimizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), automating operations, enhancing productivity, and reducing quality defects.
The company's flexible deployment options include on-premise, offline, or cloud setups, requiring minimal time and cost for implementation.
Global AI in manufacturing market is projected to reach over €199.5 billion by 2034, driven by AI automation, predictive maintenance, and quality control technologies.
CloEE emphasizes user-friendly AI platforms for future engineers, aiming to address anticipated skill shortages in advanced digital manufacturing roles.