deeplify, a Bochum, Germany-based industrial AI company, has raised €2 million in pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by D11Z Ventures, with participation from Vanagon Ventures, EWOR, and a group of strategic business angels.
D11Z is a German venture capital firm and family office specializing in deep tech, AI, and Industry 4.0. Formerly known as ZFHN Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn, the firm focuses on Seed and Series A rounds for startups driving industrial transformation.
deeplify Use of Funds
The company plans to use the funds to expand the platform’s infrastructure and accelerate deployments (across energy, oil and gas, chemicals, and transportation).
About deeplify
Founded in 2023 by Jan Löwer, Christoph Siemer, and Felix Asanger, deeplify is a company that develops end-to-end software solutions for inspection and asset integrity management. Its platform integrates sensor data, imaging, and AI-driven analytics to automate defect detection, streamline reporting, and enable fully traceable inspection workflows. Headquartered in Bochum, Germany, deeplify serves major energy clients like Shell.
Funding Details
Company: deeplify GmbH
Raised: €2.0M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: D11Z Ventures
Additional Investors: Vanagon Ventures, EWOR, Strategic Business Angels
Company Website: https://www.deeplify.de/
Software Category: Industrial AI / Infrastructure Inspection Software
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/03/30/german-deeplify-raises-eur2m-to-modernise-infrastructure-inspections/