Manex AI, a Munich, Germany-based AI-powered platform for industrial quality and process optimization, has raised €8 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and BlueYard Capital, with participation from Capmont Technology and the CDTM Venture Fund.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in AI, enterprise, consumer, health, and fintech. Lightspeed and its global team currently manage over $30 billion in assets under management (AUM) across the Lightspeed platform, with investment professionals and advisors in the U.S., Europe, India, Israel, and Southeast Asia.
BlueYard Capital is an early-stage venture firm backing founders building the essential, fabric-layer technologies that underpin the world of tomorrow—from breakthroughs in computation and intelligence, engineering, and programmable biology to cryptographically coordinated networks. The firm is based in the U.S. and Europe and maintains a small, equal partnership focused on deep alignment with founders.
Manex AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support its global expansion, product development, and talent acquisition as Manex AI builds the foundational control layer for autonomous factories.
About Manex AI
Manex AI is an AI-driven software platform for industrial quality management and process steering. Its AI quality management solution is designed to transform quality assurance, and the company’s platform, Qualitatio, integrates into every aspect of the manufacturing process—from order and production to final product delivery. Founded in 2023, Manex AI serves clients such as BMW, Stellantis, Audi, Resrg Automotive, TDK Electronics, Still, BSH, and Henkel.
Funding Details
Company: Manex AI
Raised: €8.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: June 2025
Lead Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, BlueYard Capital
Additional Investors: Capmont Technology, CDTM Venture Fund
Company Website: https://www.manex.ai/
Software Category: AI / Industrial Automation / Manufacturing Tech
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