Edmund

Edmund, operating under Edima Solutions, is a Czech-based startup targeting the industrial and manufacturing sectors with its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2023 by engineering students Jakub Szlaur (CEO), Benjamin Przeczek (COO), and experienced project manager Miroslav Marek (CSO), the company originated from the realization of how Large Language Models (LLMs) could address complex technical problems in industrial settings. The founding team's background in real-world engineering projects informed the development of their core product.

The company's primary offering is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to simplify troubleshooting and maintenance on the factory floor. It addresses the significant challenge of data incompatibility, where technicians must navigate numerous systems to gather information. Edmund's platform functions by creating data parsers that process unstructured data from various sources, including real-time machine data, technical documentation, and control software, making it accessible through a single interface. This allows the AI to provide actionable insights directly to technicians and engineers, significantly reducing the time required to diagnose and resolve machinery failures.

The business model is centered on providing this platform to manufacturing companies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime. By empowering technicians with direct and simplified access to critical data, the platform aims to mitigate the impact of a skilled labor shortage, as a significant percentage of Europe's engineers are nearing retirement. Unlike competing systems that may be limited to proprietary hardware, Edmund is designed to be universally compatible, capable of processing diverse data formats from various equipment manufacturers. The company emphasizes rapid onboarding, claiming it can process a client's data to deliver a functional solution within 24 hours. Key clients already include major industrial players like Festo and Vitesco Technologies.

In February 2025, Edmund secured €500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Lighthouse Ventures, with participation from Czech Founders VC, Borovicka Capital, and Tensor Ventures. This capital is allocated for finalizing core features, expanding into the US and other international markets, and scaling the team, with plans for a larger seed round in 2026.

Keywords: industrial AI, predictive maintenance, manufacturing technology, data analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, LLM applications, operational efficiency, factory floor, data integration