Welcome abaut GmbH
New Portfolio Addition: abaut Raises €3.2M in Seed Plus Funding
We’re excited to welcome abaut as the newest portfolio company at EquityPitcher Ventures!
The Munich-based startup has successfully closed a €3.2 million Seed Plus funding round, led by us and joined by Bayern Kapital, EIT RawMaterials, and existing investor Bauer AG.
Smart Digitalization for Heavy Construction and Mining
abaut brings transparency and efficiency to construction and raw materials operations by using an AI-powered platform to monitor and analyze machine and material flows in real time. The solution combines software with a retrofit hardware kit - consisting of a camera and sensor box - that can be attached directly to machines such as haul trucks, regardless of brand, age, or existing systems.
This makes it possible to detect material losses along transport routes, measure machine productivity precisely by shift and operator, and optimize operations based on real-time data. Companies benefit from fewer empty runs, lower fuel consumption, and better utilization of their fleet. In addition, abaut supports compliance by enabling real-time monitoring of emissions and fuel use.
The value for construction and raw materials companies is clear:
Increased efficiency through data-driven decisions
Transparent processes across the value chain
Measurable savings and improved planning
abaut has built a technologically unique product that delivers real value to the industry. The team has an exceptional ability to translate AI into real, day-to-day processes in heavy construction and mining.
Global Impact Already Underway
abaut is already active in 18 countries across 4 continents, serving clients from mid-sized businesses to large industrial enterprises.
With the fresh capital, the team around Co-Founder and CEO Sebastian Kaluza plans to expand sales and marketing, while also pushing forward the development of its AI algorithms - with the goal of helping customers further boost productivity.
Why We at EquityPitcher Believe in abaut
The construction and raw materials sector is one of the least digitized industries worldwide, yet faces immense pressure to improve efficiency. abaut directly addresses this challenge with a practical, scalable, and technologically advanced solution.
With abaut, we’re investing not only in a powerful product - but in deep industry insight, a clear vision, and a team that knows how to turn innovation into real-world impact.
A startup with true depth - in every sense of the word.
