Matta raises $14M to develop “sentient factory” technology

London-based industrial AI spin-out Matta has secured $14 million in seed funding to revolutionize product design and manufacturing. This investment, led by Lakestar and supported by several other venture capital firms and grants, will accelerate the rollout of Matta's "sentient factory" technology across Europe and the US. The technology aims to address the challenges faced by manufacturers amidst rising costs, supply chain vulnerabilities, and workforce gaps. Matta's AI platform uses unsupervised and self-supervised computer vision to automate quality control, detect anomalies, and provide real-time corrective actions. The system, deployable within hours, integrates hardware, software, and AI to learn the physical rules of production. The platform allows teams to monitor cameras, analyze results, and trace parts across the factory, increasing visibility into production issues and bottlenecks for diverse industries, including electronics and automotive. This technology directly addresses the need for enhanced productivity and resilience within European manufacturing. By capturing and scaling tacit knowledge, Matta's AI enables factories to optimize operations, identify defects, and proactively resolve issues. The platform's adaptability and plug-and-play design offer a practical solution for manufacturers seeking to reshore operations and improve efficiency in the face of various challenges. The new funding will be used to enhance the AI capabilities, expand self-serve deployment, and support Matta's entry into key manufacturing regions in Europe and the US. This expansion signals a move toward increasingly autonomous and end-to-end production processes within the European market.