Sereact Series A Round, January 2025

German robotics company Sereact has announced the successful completion of a €25 million Series A funding round. The Stuttgart-based company, founded in 2021 by Ralf Gulde (CEO) and Marc Tuscher (CTO), specializes in AI-powered robotics solutions that cater to a wide range of industries and applications. With major customers in the US and Europe, Sereact is making significant strides in enhancing robotic capabilities for automation and efficiency.

Sereact’s technology integrates advanced artificial intelligence to provide robots with general-purpose visual and manipulation abilities. This allows robots to perceive their surroundings and develop intelligent strategies to perform various physical tasks. The company’s standout feature is its zero-shot visual reasoning, enabling robots to handle tasks they have not been explicitly trained for. Additionally, its natural language interface, called PickGPT, allows non-technical users to interact with and deploy the robots with ease. This innovation enables customers to set up Sereact’s systems within a single day, delivering immediate operational benefits and cost savings.

Sereact’s robotic systems excel in both precision and adaptability, ranging from the handling of individual objects to addressing complex logistics and manufacturing challenges. By analyzing and responding to unfamiliar situations in real-time, the systems enable anomaly detection, process optimization, and a new standard of flexibility for autonomous operations. CEO and co-founder Ralf Gulde emphasized the unique capabilities of their technology, stating, “With our technology, robots act situationally rather than following rigidly programmed sequences. They adapt to dynamic tasks in real-time, enabling an unprecedented level of autonomy.”

Among its clientele are notable companies such as BMW, Daimler Truck, Bol, and Active Ants. Sereact’s systems benefit from real-world deployment, creating a data feedback loop that enhances their performance over time. This real-time data collection allows the systems to evolve and improve beyond the capabilities of those relying primarily on synthetic data.

The €25 million funding round was led by Creandum, with participation from existing investors Point Nine and Air Street Capital. The round also saw contributions from prominent business angels, including former Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, Mehdi Ghissassi (formerly of Google DeepMind), Ott Kaukver (Skype), Lars Nordwall (formerly of Neo4j), Torsten Reil, and Niklas Köhler (both from Helsing).

Johan Brenner, General Partner at Creandum, highlighted Sereact’s distinct approach, stating, “What sets Sereact apart is its software-first, foundational approach, which means it has the potential to become the brain of any robot that requires vision and autonomous capabilities. The opportunities here are endless, and it’s great to see this kind of innovation coming from Europe.”

The newly secured funding will support Sereact in further developing its AI capabilities, enhancing its software, and scaling its operations. By focusing on software innovation, Sereact is poised to redefine the role of robotics across industries, offering a flexible and efficient solution for complex automation needs. The funding round underscores the confidence of investors in Sereact’s vision and its potential to lead advancements in robotics and AI-driven automation.