Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First Operations Limited is a London-based accelerator that focuses on seed funding for technology startups. Established in 2011, the firm operates in various locations including Singapore, Berlin, Paris, Bangalore, and Hong Kong. Entrepreneur First specializes in supporting individuals who are "pre-team, pre-idea," selecting applicants based solely on technical talent. The firm offers a six-month program designed to provide essential support during the critical early stages of startup development. Participants receive a stipend for three months, with varying amounts depending on the location. Entrepreneur First aims to develop approximately 30 participants in each cohort and typically takes a 10 percent equity stake in the startups it funds. The firm has successfully launched over 100 startups, collectively valued at over $1 billion, and is backed by prominent investors such as Y Combinator and Index Ventures.

Michael Baumgartner

Founder - Cohort BE7

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Alice Bentinck

CPO and Co-Founder

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Matt Clifford

Co-Founder and CEO

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Chris Mairs

Venture Partner

Venkat Raju

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Fractalytic

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Developer of artificial intelligence-enabled submetering technology designed to decarbonize the built environment. The company's technology automates commercial and industrial energy management with an ai-based natural gas submetering and provides wireless, battery-powered sensor clamps onto any existing utility meter and uses signal processing algorithms to derive granular consumption data from it, enabling businesses to identify operational savings and plan their decarbonization strategy.

Expertia AI

Seed Round in 2022
Expertia AI is a company that specializes in developing an AI-powered hiring platform aimed at enhancing recruitment processes. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including deep learning and natural language processing, to effectively predict the best candidates for specific job roles. It aggregates candidate information from various job boards, systematically ranking and scoring applications based on their suitability for particular job descriptions. By employing a machine learning algorithm that offers explanations for its assessments, Expertia AI enables businesses to streamline their hiring practices, allowing them to concentrate on creating value and expanding job opportunities.

Mimica

Series A in 2021
Mimica Automation Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing machine learning software designed to automate repetitive tasks. Founded in 2018, the company's key product is an automated process mapping solution that observes users over a few weeks to understand their workflows. By tracking clicks and keystrokes, the software derives the intent behind these actions and generates an automation process accordingly. The technology cleans, analyzes, and consolidates the recorded data into a comprehensive process map, streamlining task execution. This innovative approach to automation is supported by Entrepreneur First, a prominent accelerator and seed fund in Europe.

EyePick

Seed Round in 2021
EyePick specializes in automating manual tasks across various industries, including food, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, through the use of vision-guided robots and advanced machine-learning technologies. The company develops robotic systems that can see, understand, and interact with their environment, allowing for efficient automation of tasks such as pick and drop, pick and place, bin picking, and sorting. By providing these innovative automation solutions, EyePick helps businesses streamline their operations and enhance productivity, reducing reliance on manual labor in critical processes.

Zolnoi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zolnoi specializes in enhancing manufacturing performance through advanced data analytics. The company offers IoT-based sensors and gateways for data collection, along with a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution designed for maintenance management in manufacturing environments. Its proprietary artificial intelligence aggregates data from various sources, generating insights that help organizations reduce downtime and improve the efficiency and reliability of their production assets. The SaaS platform, Integrate+, is integral to this process, providing actionable recommendations to optimize manufacturing operations.

Vivid Machines

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vivid Machines is a startup company that revolutionizes agricultural production to help fruit and vegetable farmers produce more food. It develops an agricultural technology that leverages advanced vision sensors and state-of-the-art machine learning to provide fruit and vegetable farmers with plant-specific insights, capturing previously unobserved and invisible features to improve yield and product quality. The company also helps farmers digitize the physical and chemical properties of their entire fruit and vegetable field/orchard/production to support more accurate decisions and increase the percentage of crop that makes it to grocery stores. In real-time, this system will quantify fruit and size distribution, detect pests and diseases, and assess overall plant conditions.

Zolnoi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zolnoi specializes in enhancing manufacturing performance through advanced data analytics. The company offers IoT-based sensors and gateways for data collection, along with a cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution designed for maintenance management in manufacturing environments. Its proprietary artificial intelligence aggregates data from various sources, generating insights that help organizations reduce downtime and improve the efficiency and reliability of their production assets. The SaaS platform, Integrate+, is integral to this process, providing actionable recommendations to optimize manufacturing operations.

UnboxRobotics

Seed Round in 2021
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Expertia AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Expertia AI is a company that specializes in developing an AI-powered hiring platform aimed at enhancing recruitment processes. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including deep learning and natural language processing, to effectively predict the best candidates for specific job roles. It aggregates candidate information from various job boards, systematically ranking and scoring applications based on their suitability for particular job descriptions. By employing a machine learning algorithm that offers explanations for its assessments, Expertia AI enables businesses to streamline their hiring practices, allowing them to concentrate on creating value and expanding job opportunities.

Rightbot

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology designed to provide warehouse automation. The company develops bin-picking autonomous mobile robots that are capable of automating warehouse inventory functions including order fulfillment, inventory replenishment, cycle audit, and consolidation among others, enabling online commerce players to satisfy the needs and demands of their consumers easily.

FreshFlow

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Freshflow is a company focused on developing a food supply chain management platform aimed at grocery retailers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Freshflow optimizes inventory management for fresh products, helping retailers minimize stock-outs and shrinkage. This technology not only enhances profitability for retailers but also addresses the pressing issue of global food waste. Additionally, Freshflow's solutions contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain, ultimately making fresh food more affordable and accessible to consumers.

FreshFlow

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Freshflow is a company focused on developing a food supply chain management platform aimed at grocery retailers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Freshflow optimizes inventory management for fresh products, helping retailers minimize stock-outs and shrinkage. This technology not only enhances profitability for retailers but also addresses the pressing issue of global food waste. Additionally, Freshflow's solutions contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain, ultimately making fresh food more affordable and accessible to consumers.

Synchronous

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Synchronous Technologies is a software company based in Singapore that focuses on developing simulation-based artificial intelligence solutions to address scheduling challenges in manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors. By leveraging advanced algorithms and a novel data paradigm, Synchronous enables manufacturers to make informed production decisions in real time. The company's technology generates and continuously updates near-optimal production plans and schedules, allowing factories to respond effectively to changing conditions and improve operational efficiency.

UnboxRobotics

Seed Round in 2020
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Carnot Innovations

Seed Round in 2019
Carnot Innovations Limited provides automation and data driven based predictive maintenance solutions for HVAC. It serves commercial buildings, hotels/resorts, railway facilities, and schools. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

EyePick

Pre Seed Round in 2019
EyePick specializes in automating manual tasks across various industries, including food, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, through the use of vision-guided robots and advanced machine-learning technologies. The company develops robotic systems that can see, understand, and interact with their environment, allowing for efficient automation of tasks such as pick and drop, pick and place, bin picking, and sorting. By providing these innovative automation solutions, EyePick helps businesses streamline their operations and enhance productivity, reducing reliance on manual labor in critical processes.

SixSense

Seed Round in 2019
SixSense is an AI-powered industrial visual inspection platform for smarter manufacturing. SixSense uses cutting-edge technologies in the field of AI such as deep learning and computer vision to automatically identify defects on the manufacturing floor. They are building the future of self-intelligent factories by enabling automation for image-based industrial applications.

UnboxRobotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

FireVisor

Seed Round in 2019
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform designed to harness manufacturing data to enhance operational efficiency. The company aims to transform traditional manufacturing processes by creating self-aware factories that utilize the vast amounts of data generated during production. Currently, many manufacturing facilities rely heavily on human inspectors and process control engineers to monitor and adjust machinery, often overlooking valuable data that could improve performance. FireVisor seeks to address this issue by enabling manufacturers to analyze and leverage their data effectively, thereby optimizing production processes and reducing reliance on manual oversight. Through its innovative approach, FireVisor contributes to the modernization of the manufacturing sector, which plays a crucial role in the global economy.

Automata

Series A in 2019
Automata is a deep-tech company based in London, England, that focuses on making robotic automation accessible and straightforward for various sectors, including manufacturing, education, and research. Founded in 2015, the company has developed Eva, a lightweight and affordable robotic arm designed for professionals. This versatile tool can be utilized in production lines, laboratories, home workshops, or classrooms. Automata's web-based software platform allows users, regardless of their technical expertise, to program the robot easily and reconfigure it for different tasks from any device, at any time. The company's mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the ability to automate physical work, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

SensorFlow

Series A in 2019
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating smart, energy-efficient hotel environments. Funded by the government, the company provides wireless room automation and energy management solutions that are both flexible and easy to install. Their innovative tools include energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, allowing hotels to achieve energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By offering affordable and sustainable solutions, SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener world while enhancing operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.

Flexciton

Seed Round in 2019
Flexciton Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for production planning and scheduling in the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2016, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency by providing tools that optimize machine operation schedules and maintenance, as well as energy consumption. Flexciton's advanced algorithms and data analytics capabilities allow manufacturers to create optimized production schedules rapidly, significantly reducing operational costs. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of the world's most disruptive companies in 2018. Despite its early-stage status, Flexciton collaborates with prominent manufacturers, positioning itself as a key player in a multi-billion dollar market focused on industrial automation and efficiency improvements.

Synchronous

Convertible Note in 2018
Synchronous Technologies is a software company based in Singapore that focuses on developing simulation-based artificial intelligence solutions to address scheduling challenges in manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors. By leveraging advanced algorithms and a novel data paradigm, Synchronous enables manufacturers to make informed production decisions in real time. The company's technology generates and continuously updates near-optimal production plans and schedules, allowing factories to respond effectively to changing conditions and improve operational efficiency.

CloudNC

Series A in 2018
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software for designing tooling paths for numerically controlled (NC) machine tools. Founded in 2015, it offers a cloud computing service that automates the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines, significantly enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing industry. By replacing traditional skilled human roles in metal component production, CloudNC's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that can produce parts with minimal human intervention. This innovation allows clients to improve profitability per machine, streamline lead times, and enhance scalability. CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing sector, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable industrial revolution while addressing the industry's historical inefficiencies.

FireVisor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform designed to harness manufacturing data to enhance operational efficiency. The company aims to transform traditional manufacturing processes by creating self-aware factories that utilize the vast amounts of data generated during production. Currently, many manufacturing facilities rely heavily on human inspectors and process control engineers to monitor and adjust machinery, often overlooking valuable data that could improve performance. FireVisor seeks to address this issue by enabling manufacturers to analyze and leverage their data effectively, thereby optimizing production processes and reducing reliance on manual oversight. Through its innovative approach, FireVisor contributes to the modernization of the manufacturing sector, which plays a crucial role in the global economy.

Mimica

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Mimica Automation Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing machine learning software designed to automate repetitive tasks. Founded in 2018, the company's key product is an automated process mapping solution that observes users over a few weeks to understand their workflows. By tracking clicks and keystrokes, the software derives the intent behind these actions and generates an automation process accordingly. The technology cleans, analyzes, and consolidates the recorded data into a comprehensive process map, streamlining task execution. This innovative approach to automation is supported by Entrepreneur First, a prominent accelerator and seed fund in Europe.

Flexciton

Seed Round in 2017
Flexciton Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for production planning and scheduling in the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2016, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency by providing tools that optimize machine operation schedules and maintenance, as well as energy consumption. Flexciton's advanced algorithms and data analytics capabilities allow manufacturers to create optimized production schedules rapidly, significantly reducing operational costs. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of the world's most disruptive companies in 2018. Despite its early-stage status, Flexciton collaborates with prominent manufacturers, positioning itself as a key player in a multi-billion dollar market focused on industrial automation and efficiency improvements.

CloudNC

Seed Round in 2017
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software for designing tooling paths for numerically controlled (NC) machine tools. Founded in 2015, it offers a cloud computing service that automates the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines, significantly enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing industry. By replacing traditional skilled human roles in metal component production, CloudNC's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that can produce parts with minimal human intervention. This innovation allows clients to improve profitability per machine, streamline lead times, and enhance scalability. CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing sector, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable industrial revolution while addressing the industry's historical inefficiencies.

SensorFlow

Seed Round in 2017
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating smart, energy-efficient hotel environments. Funded by the government, the company provides wireless room automation and energy management solutions that are both flexible and easy to install. Their innovative tools include energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, allowing hotels to achieve energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By offering affordable and sustainable solutions, SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener world while enhancing operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.

SousChef

Seed Round in 2017
SousChef Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing modular, plug-and-play automation technology for the beverage industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that allow beverage retailers to automate the preparation of complex drinks, ensuring speed and consistency. SousChef provides customized configurations tailored to the needs of beverage retail outlets and brands, as well as self-service system setups for office pantries and concept bars. Additionally, the company leases automated bar counters for use at music festivals and corporate events, enhancing the efficiency of beverage dispensing in various settings.

Alpha-i

Seed Round in 2016
Alpha-i is a predictive maintenance platform focused on the aerospace and wind energy sectors. Established in 2016, the company leverages machine learning algorithms to deliver actionable insights that help clients identify potential failures before they occur. By analyzing a wide array of data, including sensor data, SCADA information, asset management systems, and external factors like weather, Alpha-i enables organizations to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs. With a strong research and development team, Alpha-i is positioned to enhance operational efficiency in its target industries.

Neo AI

Seed Round in 2016
Neo AI specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency and affordability of machine learning applications. By streamlining complex computations, the company enables a wider range of industries to leverage advanced technology. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also accelerates the deployment of new applications, ultimately allowing clients to boost their productivity.

Accelerated Dynamics

Seed Round in 2016
Accelerated Dynamics X Ltd specializes in developing artificial intelligence software and data analysis tools for drones and robots, enabling these machines to operate autonomously in various business contexts. The company offers a proprietary Mission Manager, a command and control software that supports decision-making and planning for unmanned assets in complex environments. This platform enhances the autonomy of multiple robots, eliminating the need for one operator per vehicle. Accelerated Dynamics provides tailored solutions across diverse industries, including security, agriculture, logistics, and defense, facilitating collaborative robot missions and efficient data collection. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company operates as a subsidiary of Animal Dynamics Limited, leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and multi-agent systems to improve robot navigation, path planning, and human-robot interaction.

CloudNC

Convertible Note in 2016
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software for designing tooling paths for numerically controlled (NC) machine tools. Founded in 2015, it offers a cloud computing service that automates the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines, significantly enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing industry. By replacing traditional skilled human roles in metal component production, CloudNC's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that can produce parts with minimal human intervention. This innovation allows clients to improve profitability per machine, streamline lead times, and enhance scalability. CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing sector, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable industrial revolution while addressing the industry's historical inefficiencies.

Automata

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Automata is a deep-tech company based in London, England, that focuses on making robotic automation accessible and straightforward for various sectors, including manufacturing, education, and research. Founded in 2015, the company has developed Eva, a lightweight and affordable robotic arm designed for professionals. This versatile tool can be utilized in production lines, laboratories, home workshops, or classrooms. Automata's web-based software platform allows users, regardless of their technical expertise, to program the robot easily and reconfigure it for different tasks from any device, at any time. The company's mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the ability to automate physical work, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

FireVisor

Convertible Note in 2013
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform designed to harness manufacturing data to enhance operational efficiency. The company aims to transform traditional manufacturing processes by creating self-aware factories that utilize the vast amounts of data generated during production. Currently, many manufacturing facilities rely heavily on human inspectors and process control engineers to monitor and adjust machinery, often overlooking valuable data that could improve performance. FireVisor seeks to address this issue by enabling manufacturers to analyze and leverage their data effectively, thereby optimizing production processes and reducing reliance on manual oversight. Through its innovative approach, FireVisor contributes to the modernization of the manufacturing sector, which plays a crucial role in the global economy.

Intelligent Robots

Seed Round in 2011
Intelligent Robots is a supplier and integrator of Fanuc industrial robots.
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