CloEE has closed a €520k pre-seed funding round, led by Miro Vertanen and the Innovestor Angel Co-fund. The round also includes backing from Cariplo Factory Iniziative and three members of the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN). The investment will accelerate scaling for existing clients and support expansion across the Nordics, Italy, and the United States.
“We are developing CloEE in direct response to manufacturers’ need for an affordable, truly plug-and-play solution,” says Oleksandr Zadorozhnyi, CEO and Co-founder. “AI is only as good as the data it receives. CloEE solves this by delivering seamless connectivity and advanced AI to analyze data directly from industrial machines.”
“CloEE is leading the shift to smart, data-driven operations,” says lead investor Miro Vertanen. “Their proven expertise and fast execution make them ideal for international expansion.”
Manufacturers utilizing CloEE report up to €867k in additional annual revenue, 30% reductions in energy consumption, and a 95% decrease in emergency stops — achieved with rapid, cost-free setup.
“Even experienced engineers often struggle with existing systems, so we designed CloEE to speak a human language. I believe it will become an essential tool for Gen Z in the factories of the future,” says Julia Sabitova, COO and Co-founder.
Andrea Beretta, Senior Director at Cariplo Factory, adds:
“CloEE perfectly embodies robust technology, a visionary team, and strong international potential. The organic adoption by major players like Hyundai demonstrates their ability to deliver real, scalable impact.”
By transforming manufacturing operations into cleaner, smarter, and more profitable systems, CloEE continues to drive innovation — one machine at a time.