Deeplify, an industrial AI startup, has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to modernise critical infrastructure inspection and management processes.
The round was led by D11Z Ventures, with participation from Vanagon Ventures, EWOR, and several angel investors. The funding will support the development and deployment of its AI-driven platform designed to replace fragmented inspection processes with integrated digital workflows.
What The Company Does
Founded in 2023, Deeplify develops AI-native software focused on industrial inspection and asset integrity management. Its platform connects the full inspection workflow, from raw sensor data collection to automated defect detection and compliant reporting.
Traditional inspection systems in sectors such as energy, chemicals, and transportation often rely on manual inputs, spreadsheets, static documents, and analogue imagery. Deeplify addresses this inefficiency by offering a unified system that digitises and automates these processes, reducing reliance on manual reporting while improving data consistency and traceability.
The platform is built around real-world industrial applications, enabling organisations to streamline inspections, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Market Context / Industry Background
Many industrial sectors have been slower to adopt digital transformation compared to consumer-facing technologies. Despite advancements in AI and automation, infrastructure inspection processes remain largely outdated, creating inefficiencies and increasing the risk of undetected defects.
In Europe, this challenge is particularly relevant in industries such as chemicals, where approximately 31,000 companies operate within an ageing infrastructure landscape. Combined with a shortage of skilled inspectors and increasing volumes of inspection data, this creates pressure to adopt more scalable and automated solutions.
AI-driven inspection platforms are emerging as a response to these constraints, enabling companies to process complex data more efficiently while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Founder / Investor Commentary
Jan Löwer, co-founder and CEO of Deeplify, pointed to the gap between digital innovation and industrial practice, stating that while many industries have advanced software solutions, critical infrastructure assessments are often still handled using outdated methods. He noted that evaluating the safety of assets such as high-pressure pipelines frequently relies on legacy processes, highlighting the need for more modern, data-driven approaches.
Growth Plans / Use Of Funds
The €2 million funding will be used to expand Deeplify’s platform capabilities and accelerate deployment across key industrial sectors, including energy, oil and gas, chemicals, and transportation.
The company has already tested its technology in operational environments. Early implementations with Open Grid Europe revealed inefficiencies in existing workflows, leading to further pilot projects with SKF. The platform is now also used by inspection providers working with global energy companies such as Shell.
With the new funding, Deeplify plans to scale its product offering, deepen integrations, and expand its presence across industries where infrastructure reliability and safety are critical.
About Deeplify
Deeplify is an industrial AI company focused on inspection software and asset integrity management. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Germany, the company develops digital solutions that streamline inspection workflows from planning and data integration to analysis and reporting. Its platform aims to reduce manual processes, improve accuracy, and support the safe operation of critical infrastructure.
