#Manufacturing #AI #Ghent #Belgium #Azumuta

Azumuta Secures €8 Million Series A Funding

Azumuta, a rapidly growing tech company based in Ghent, Belgium, has successfully completed a Series A funding round, securing €8 million. This investment, led by Keen Venture Partners with contributions from Capricorn Partners and existing investors PMV, Angelwise, and Dirk Vermunicht, is set to accelerate the company's mission of advancing digitalization in the manufacturing sector through AI-driven solutions.

Despite the advancements in technology, many manufacturers around the globe still rely on outdated methods such as paper, spreadsheets, and fragmented systems to manage their processes. Azumuta aims to bridge this gap by providing an innovative platform that offers AI-supported digital work instructions, quality control, and employee training. The platform is designed to help manufacturers streamline their operations, enhance quality, and empower their workforce.

Transforming Manufacturing Operations
Founded in 2016, Azumuta began as a digital work instruction tool and has now evolved into a comprehensive platform utilized by nearly 100 manufacturers worldwide. By integrating work instructions, audits, training, and quality controls into one system, Azumuta provides manufacturers with a centralized hub for operational knowledge. Users have reported up to a 50% reduction in administrative workload and a 60% decrease in quality complaints since implementing the system.

Among the prominent manufacturers using Azumuta are industry leaders such as Atlas Copco, Toyota, and Sioux Technologies. Johan Dom, VP of Engineering at Atlas Copco, emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency, stating, “Digital transformation is crucial on the path to building the factory of the future, and Azumuta plays a key role in this endeavor.”

Robert Verwaayen, General Partner at Keen Venture Partners, adds, “Most manufacturing software is developed for executives, not for the workers on the shop floor. Azumuta focuses on where the real work happens by creating AI-driven software that operators actually want to use, making it effective and practical.”

The recent funding will not only support team growth and market expansion but will also enable further development of the platform, allowing Azumuta to continue helping manufacturers innovate and enhance their productivity through technology.

A Vision for the Future
As one of Belgium's fastest-growing technology companies, Azumuta plans to extend its reach and drive product innovation, customer success, and industry partnerships. The company’s objective is to transform the manufacturing landscape by converting frontline expertise into connected, digital, and AI-driven processes. The name Azumuta is derived from the Ghent dialect “ah zo moet da,” which translates to “ah, that’s how it’s done,” reflecting the company’s focus on practical solutions.

With this round of funding, Azumuta is poised to revolutionize the manufacturing sector, ensuring that companies can effectively navigate the digital age and enhance their operational capabilities.

Whether you are a small manufacturer or a large industry leader, Azumuta stands ready to support your journey towards a more efficient, connected, and technologically advanced future in manufacturing.