Delvitech raises €34.5 M in AI inspection tech Series B round
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Founded 2018 · Mendrisio, Switzerland
European manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI-powered quality control as labour shortages and precision demands reshape factory floors. The latest beneficiary of this trend is Delvitech, which has secured €34.5 M in Series B funding to scale its optical inspection technology across industrial sectors.
The round was led by EGS Beteiligungen, marking the German investment firm’s continued focus on deep-tech solutions addressing European manufacturing challenges. The funding will accelerate Delvitech’s expansion into automotive and electronics manufacturing, where microscopic defect detection can prevent costly recalls and production delays.
AI inspection tech Series B signals manufacturing automation shift
EGS Beteiligungen’s investment thesis centres on Delvitech’s ability to replace traditional quality control methods with machine learning algorithms that improve accuracy whilst reducing inspection times by up to 80%. The lead investor brings extensive experience from previous manufacturing tech investments, including portfolio companies that have successfully scaled across fragmented European markets.
“Traditional optical inspection relies heavily on human operators and fixed parameters, creating bottlenecks in modern production lines,” explained Delvitech’s leadership team in the announcement. “Our AI-driven approach adapts to new defect patterns in real-time, providing manufacturers with the flexibility needed for today’s complex supply chains.”
The Series B funding positions Delvitech alongside European competitors like Cognex and Omron, though the company’s focus on AI-native solutions differentiates its approach from legacy inspection systems. The investment also reflects growing confidence in European deep-tech startups, particularly those addressing Industry 4.0 transformation.
European manufacturing faces quality control revolution
Delvitech’s technology addresses critical pain points in European manufacturing, where strict quality standards and regulatory compliance create significant operational overhead. The company’s optical inspection systems integrate seamlessly with existing production lines, reducing implementation barriers that often plague industrial automation projects.
The funding will support expansion into key European automotive hubs, including Germany’s automotive corridor and Northern Italy’s precision manufacturing clusters. This geographic strategy leverages Europe’s established industrial base whilst positioning for growth in emerging sectors like electric vehicle battery production.
Market dynamics favour Delvitech’s timing, as European manufacturers face mounting pressure to automate quality processes ahead of stricter environmental and safety regulations. The company’s ability to provide detailed audit trails and predictive maintenance insights aligns perfectly with upcoming EU industrial data requirements.
This Series B round demonstrates that European deep-tech companies can secure substantial growth capital for industrial applications, signalling maturity in the continent’s manufacturing technology ecosystem. For EGS Beteiligungen, the investment reinforces their position as a leading backer of European industrial innovation.
