Simya VC Holds First Demo Day on Industrial AI in Istanbul
Simya VC, the early-stage fund launched by 212, staged its first Demo Day on industrial AI. Seven startups pitched, and Robeff, Lufios and Tremony won cash prizes.
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Attendees voted to pick the winners. Robeff took first place and a $5,000 cash prize, Lufios came second with $3,000, and Tremony finished third with $2,000.
The seven startups
Robeff works on autonomous transport robots, while Tremony offers AI solutions for optimizing production processes. Lufios builds systems focused on monitoring operational processes, and Hizen provides technologies aimed at raising production efficiency. Onna Robotics develops robotic solutions for inspecting wind turbine blades, Metall AI uses AI to predict the properties of metals and alloys, and CERTI offers a quality and compliance management platform for the food and packaging sectors.
Simya VC's ambitions
Simya VC Managing Partner Selma Bahçıvanoğlu said AI has become a strategic field that shapes national competitiveness and the value companies will create in future. She sees significant potential in developing and spreading AI applications in industry, and said Simya VC treats industrial AI as one of its priority investment areas.
The long-term goal, she said, is for Simya VC to come to mind, alongside successful Turkish startups, whenever industrial AI is mentioned, just as Turkey is associated with gaming technologies. By building bridges between startups and industrial companies, the fund aims to produce global success stories from Turkey.
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