CERPRO
Category: Computer Vision
CERPRO develops AI-powered software solutions to automate industrial quality assurance processes for manufacturing companies. CERPRO was founded in 2023. The company is led by Frederik Frei. Based in Berlin, Germany. Team size: 4-5. Total funding raised: €2 million. Latest round: Pre-seed. Key investors include seed + speed Ventures, D11Z Ventures, EIT Manufacturing, Techstars.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Team size
- 4-5
- Total funding
- €2 million
Value proposition
Accelerates industrial workflows by up to 80% through AI-driven automation, reducing manual data entry and ensuring compliance with standardized quality protocols
Products and solutions
AI-driven digital inspection plan creation from technical drawings, Predictive quality assurance analytics, Cloud-based collaborative quality platform for OEMs and suppliers
Unique value
First AI-enabled SaaS platform for quality assurance tailored to SME manufacturers, bridging gaps in compliance and workflow efficiency
Target customer
Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in highly regulated industries like aerospace, medical technology, and defense
Industries served
Aerospace, Medical Technology, Defense, Industrial Manufacturing
Technology advantage
Combines AI and cloud computing to automate quote processing, order management, and quality checks, reducing operational costs and human error
How they differentiate
CERPRO differentiates itself by automating the creation of inspection plans directly from CAD drawings, integrating AI into design and engineering phases for predictive quality management, and establishing a unifying quality standard across supply chains
Main competitors
DRIMCO, remberg, Fero Labs, Rever, Oden Technologies
Key partnerships
Techstars and EIT Manufacturing (acceleration programs), Strategic OEM partnerships (targeted for 2025 expansion), European SME manufacturing clients (100+ active users)
Notable customers
RMM Metallbearbeitung, SAB Technology, Hänssler Kunststoff- und Dichtungstechnik, JELBA Werkzeug und Maschinenbau, KLT Hummel Plastic
Major milestones
Developed QualiSpec platform, Raised €2M pre-seed funding, Partnered with Techstars and EIT Manufacturing, Expanded European market presence, 100+ SME manufacturers adopted the platform
Growth metrics
More than 100 manufacturing companies have used QualiSpec, with customers citing more than 80% faster quality processes
Market positioning
CERPRO positions itself as a bridge between OEMs and suppliers, offering AI-driven solutions to standardize and streamline quality assurance processes, reducing manual workflows by up to 80%
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on Germany and Europe, leveraging partnerships with EIT Manufacturing and expanding into European markets
Patents and IP
No publicly listed patents as of December 2025; focus on proprietary AI algorithms and workflow automation
About Frederik Frei
Former strategy consultant at Roland Berger with extensive experience in manufacturing industry and business development. Co-founded CERPRO in 2023 with deep expertise in industrial quality assurance processes and manufacturing operations.
Official website: https://cerpro.io/en/