36ZERO Vision
Category: Computer Vision
Data-efficient, AI-powered visual inspection software platform for automated quality control in manufacturing. 36ZERO Vision was founded in 2021. The company is led by Heiko Huber. Based in Munich, Germany. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: €3.6 million. Latest round: Pre-Series A. Key investors include JOIN Capital, Bayern Kapital, Vanagon Ventures, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, Alchemist Accelerator.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- €3.6 million
Value proposition
Enables rapid deployment of highly accurate visual inspection systems with minimal training data, significantly reducing costs, complexity, and time-to-value compared to traditional machine vision solutions.
Products and solutions
AI Inspection Platform ('Vision OS'), Data-efficient model training with as few as five images, Real-time defect detection and classification, Cloud-based analytics and management dashboard, Edge deployment capabilities
Unique value
A proprietary data-efficient AI approach that requires only a handful of images to train robust defect detection models, addressing the primary bottleneck of large labeled datasets in manufacturing.
Target customer
Manufacturing companies, especially automotive suppliers/OEMs and industrial manufacturers, seeking to automate visual inspection processes for high-mix production.
Industries served
Automotive manufacturing, Electronics production, General industrial goods, Plastics and metal processing
Technology advantage
Combines few-shot learning with advanced computer vision algorithms, allowing for rapid adaptation to new products without extensive data collection or retraining.
How they differentiate
Key differentiator is the ability to deploy effective models using very limited sample images (as few as five), which drastically reduces setup time and costs for high-mix manufacturers.
Main competitors
Inspekto, Neurala, Landing.AI
Key partnerships
JOIN Capital, Bayern Kapital, Vanagon Ventures, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Siemens (Industrial Edge), HELDELE Automation, Major German OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers
Notable customers
Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, LEONI
Major milestones
Secured first commercial contracts with major industrial clients., Announced €3.6 million pre-Series A round in July 2025., Established a strong presence in the German automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors., 36ZERO Vision App launched on Siemens Industrial Edge (Jan 2026)., Dr. Andreas Cornet joined as Industry Advisor (Feb 2026)., Ulrich Blessing joined as Industry Advisor (Jan 2026).
Growth metrics
Trusted and deployed by leading manufacturers; significant team growth following the latest funding round.
Market positioning
Positioned as an enabler of democratized factory automation, making advanced visual inspection accessible where traditional solutions are cost-prohibitive.
Geographic focus
Primarily Germany/DACH region, with expansion plans across Europe.
Patents and IP
Proprietary data-efficient and few-shot learning technology, described as patent-pending.
About Heiko Huber
Heiko Huber has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. In 2021, they founded their own Heiko W. Huber Consulting, where they worked as a Management Consultant until 2023. Heiko also held roles as a Venture Partner at rethink Ventures and a Startup Mentor at Intema in 2022. Currently, Heiko is the Chief Executive Officer at 36ZERO Vision.
Official website: https://36zerovision.com/