Edmund, a Czech-based startup specializing in AI solutions for manufacturing, has closed a €500,000 pre-seed round led by Lighthouse Ventures. The round is also joined by Czech Founders VC, Borovicka Capital, and deeptech investor Tensor Ventures.
The fresh financing will be used to enhance Edmund’s platform and expand its presence throughout the EU and US markets, as the startup shared with AIN.
About Edmund
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Founded in 2023 by Jakub Szlaur, Benjamin Przeczek, and Miroslav Marek, Czech startup Edmund develops an AI-powered platform that combines large language models with industry expertise.
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By integrating real-time data, technical documentation, and control software, Edmund provides actionable insights directly to engineers and technicians, cutting troubleshooting times from days to minutes.
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The solution is universally compatible and can process diverse data formats from various manufacturers. The platform also processes company data in just 24 hours to deliver an MVP-ready solution tailored to specific client needs.
"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," says Michal Zálešák, Managing Partner at LightHouse Ventures.
Investment details
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Lighthouse Ventures is the lead investor this round. It is an early-stage and accelerated venture capital, focused on technology projects with global vision. The firm invests in European based startups with strong value creating operations in the Czech Republic.
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The round also saw participation from Czech Founders VC, which recently led an $800,000 investment round for Openvibe, Borovicka Capital, and Tensor Ventures, a Czech-Luxembourg deeptech-focused fund.
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Edmund will direct the fresh capital toward finalizing its core features, expanding into US and international markets, and scaling its team.
In the next 6-12 months, Edmund aims to expand beyond Central Europe, targeting partnerships with global manufacturing leaders.
