Cerrion
Category: Computer Vision
Cerrion develops AI video agents that monitor and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time using computer vision, reducing factory downtime and improving operational efficiency. Cerrion was founded in 2021. The company is led by Karim Saleh. Based in Zurich, Switzerland. Team size: 50-100. Total funding raised: $23.5M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Creandum (lead Series A), Y Combinator, Goat Capital (Justin Kan), 10x Founders, Session VC, Harry Stebbings, Thomas Wolf, Oskar Hjertonsson, Garret Langley, Filip Kaliszan, Marc Maurer, Carl Rivera.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Team size
- 50-100
- Total funding
- $23.5M
Value proposition
Reduces factory downtime by 50%, minimizes safety risks by 90%, and improves production yield through real-time AI-driven interventions
Products and solutions
AI Video Agent Platform, Customizable computer vision models for specific manufacturing processes, Real-time alert and intervention system, Industry-specific AI agents for Food & Beverage, Glass Production, Tableware, Sawmilling, and CPG
Unique value
Integration of AI video agents with existing factory infrastructure using standard CCTV cameras, combining autonomous AI decision-making with human operator collaboration. Delivers ROI from day one with plug-and-play deployment.
Target customer
Manufacturing companies in industries requiring process automation and quality control
Industries served
Glass Packaging, Food and Beverage, Sawmilling & Wood Processing, Tableware Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Technology advantage
Proprietary computer vision algorithms that learn normal production patterns and detect anomalies with high accuracy. Platform enables automation-grade vision AI deployment in days rather than months.
How they differentiate
Cerrion differentiates through real-time AI video agents that automatically detect and resolve production line issues using standard CCTV cameras, eliminating the need for specialized hardware. Competitors like Cognex focus on machine vision systems requiring dedicated equipment, while Cerrion's software-first approach enables faster deployment and lower costs.
Main competitors
Cognex, Makina Rocks, Tesseract Ventures
Key partnerships
Y Combinator (accelerator and strategic advisor), Creandum (lead Series A investor), Goat Capital and Session VC (investors with industry connections), Bucher Emhart Glass (integrated Flex IS 3 / hot-end video AI collaboration, Sep 2024), Manufacturing customers across 15+ countries including Unilever, Riedel, Schott Zwiesel, Verallia
Notable customers
Unilever, Riedel, Schott Zwiesel, Sisecam, Stoelzle Lausitz, Verallia, Encirc
Major milestones
2021: Founded in Zurich (Dec), 2022: Y Combinator S22 / Pre-Seed (~$500K), 2024-09: Raised $5M Seed (YC + Goat Capital co-led), 2024-09: Bucher Emhart Glass collaboration on AI glass manufacturing, 2025-11: Raised $18M Series A led by Creandum, 2025: Live at Unilever, Riedel, Schott Zwiesel, Stölzle, Sisecam, Verallia; 15+ countries, 2026: LinkedIn claims 150+ glass lines / 50+ factories; US team expansion; Headline AI Europe 100
Growth metrics
Grown >10x since 2024; LinkedIn (~Aug 2026) claims 1 in 6 glass containers in Europe/US produced with Cerrion help — 150+ glass lines across 50+ factories, expanding LATAM/Asia; site metrics still cite 33% unplanned downtime reduction, 90% safety-risk reduction, 465% annual ROI; ~52 LinkedIn-listed employees (Jul 2026)
Market positioning
Positioned as an innovator in AI-driven industrial automation, Cerrion targets manufacturers seeking to reduce downtime and improve safety through real-time problem detection. The company has achieved >10x growth since 2024 and is rapidly expanding across Europe and the US.
Geographic focus
Zurich HQ; Europe and North America primary, with footprint growing across LATAM and Asia. Series A funded US expansion; company posts cite 50+ factories / 150+ glass lines and continued EU/US hiring.
Patents and IP
Cerrion AG patent family for 'Monitoring system for a container glass forming machine' (CH719104A1; WO2023070233A1; EP4427105A1; US20250187967A1 / US18/706,454). Inventors include Karim Saleh, Nikolay Kobyshev, Michael Gygli; assignee Cerrion AG. US application published 2025-06-12; Notice of Allowance mailed 2026-04-20.
About Karim Saleh
Former captain of Egypt's national water polo team (3 world championships), ETH Zurich graduate in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Y Combinator S22 alumnus. Previously founded Unicorn Labs and served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Assaia International AG.
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Official website: https://www.cerrion.com
