Linexa, a Munich-based startup, has raised
€2 million in pre-seed funding, led by Project A, with participation from angel
investors including Thomas Böck, Bastian Nominacher, and Christian Schlögel.
Founded in late 2025, Linexa is developing
a platform that decodes legacy industrial automation systems across vendors,
enabling AI-driven monitoring and optimisation of production lines. By making
complex systems more transparent and adaptable, the company supports
manufacturers in modernising operations and improving resilience.
European manufacturing is facing
increasing pressure, with major industrial companies announcing significant job
cuts while highly automated production models continue to advance globally. At
the same time, many factories still rely on complex control systems built over
decades, often combining technologies from multiple vendors. This fragmentation
limits visibility into production processes and makes system changes difficult,
as even small adjustments can risk costly downtime.
Linexa addresses these challenges by
providing manufacturers with a comprehensive view of their production systems
and enabling autonomous optimisation through AI. Unlike many existing solutions
that focus on business processes or sensor data, the company operates directly
at the level of machine control systems, translating operational logic into a
unified data model.
In practice, this approach allows
manufacturers to better understand and adapt their production environments. For
example, when switching a filling line from one product to another, the system
can analyse control logic, identify potential risks before they cause
disruptions, and reduce changeover times.
Every production site that closes in
Germany and Europe, every hidden champion acquired by foreign investors,
weakens our economic strength and with it Europe’s independence. A strong
manufacturing industry is the foundation of our prosperity. Linexa gives
manufacturers control over their own operations again and strengthens their
competitiveness,
said Viktor Stryczek, co-founder and co-CEO.
With the new funding, Linexa plans to further develop its technology and
support manufacturers in navigating an increasingly competitive global
landscape.