Lytra, a Munich, Germany-based AI-driven platform for automating manufacturing service operations, has secured pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from additional investors.
Lytra Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to further develop its AI platform and expand its customer base among mid-sized manufacturing companies.
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is one of the most active early-stage investors in Germany and Europe. HTGF finances startups in deep tech, industrial tech, climate tech, digital tech, life sciences, and chemistry. With over €2 billion under management, HTGF invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stages. Since its inception in 2005, HTGF has funded approximately 800 startups.
About lytra
Founded by Etienne Fieg and Benedikt S. Vogler, Lytra is an industrial technology startup that helps mechanical engineering firms transform their after-sales operations into scalable revenue drivers. The company provides an AI operating system for manufacturing service operations that integrates multiple AI agents to automate core processes. It automates complex service workflows such as spare parts ordering, technician scheduling, and technical support, enabling service teams to focus on complex cases while reducing operational workloads.
Funding Details
Company: Lytra
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.lytra.ai/
Software Category: AI-Manufacturing / Service Automation
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/01/15/lytra-completes-pre-seed-financing-for-ai-driven-manufacturing-solution/