Zentio, a Berlin-based startup specializing in AI-native production planning software, has secured €1.4 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its manufacturing solutions.

Target Information

Zentio, a Berlin-based startup founded in 2025 by Julian Rose, Immo Polewka, and Christophe Kafrouni, specializes in developing AI software for factory production planning. With a focus on automation and intelligent optimization, Zentio's platform employs mathematical optimization and machine learning techniques to streamline production processes within factories. The software aggregates data from various operational sources and shop-floor machines, enabling it to create efficient shift schedules, production sequences, and resource allocations. It utilizes agent-based automation to monitor disruptions and suggests real-time adjustments.

The deployment of Zentio's solution typically begins with a proof-of-concept phase, where factories test the software using their own data. This initial phase is followed by pilot integrations in specific production areas, ultimately leading to a broader rollout across multiple sites within the organization.

Industry Overview

Germany's manufacturing sector is among the most advanced in the world, heavily focusing on innovation and technology integration. The adoption of artificial intelligence in manufacturing processes has been accelerating, driven by the