Megan Harper
In December 2025, Berlin-based industrial startup Zentio raised €1.4 million in a Pre-Seed funding round. The investment was led by HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds), with participation from SIVentures.
The company is led by CEO Julian Rose, alongside co-founders Immo Polewka and Christophe Kafrouni. Zentio aims to modernize the “brain” of manufacturing operations: the production planning process.
Currently, most factories rely on fragmented ERP systems and manual spreadsheets to schedule production, leading to inefficiencies when disruptions occur. Zentio’s platform uses AI to centralize operational data and mathematically optimize production schedules in real-time. This allows factory managers to anticipate capacity needs weeks in advance and instantly adjust workflows during machine breakdowns or material shortages, minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
The new capital will be used to advance its mathematical optimization models and expand its pilot programs with manufacturers across Europe.
Key Details
- Company: Zentio
- Funding: €1.4M Pre-Seed
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Lead Investor: HTGF
- Founder: Julian Rose (CEO)
- Use Case: AI-native production planning and factory scheduling
