London-based HIVE raises €13.1 million to build “silicon brain” for industrial machines
# HIVE Secures €13.1M for Industrial AI Platform
What happened: London-based HIVE, a physical AI company, closed a €13.1 million pre-Series A funding round. SuperSeed led the investment, with participation from Veriten, Skyfall, and Nysnø. The company builds an "intelligence layer" for industrial machines—software that adds decision-making capability to existing manufacturing and operational equipment.
Why this signals growth: This round reflects investor confidence in applying AI to industrial operations rather than consumer-facing applications. For Dutch contractors and ZZP (Dutch self-employed) operators in manufacturing, automation, or operational technology, this indicates a maturing market for retrofitting existing machinery with AI capabilities. The funding size and lead investor profile suggest HIVE is moving from proof-of-concept toward scaled commercial deployment.
Neutral observation: The participation of multiple specialized investors (SuperSeed, Veriten, Skyfall, Nysnø) rather than generalist VCs indicates a segmented funding ecosystem for industrial AI. This suggests opportunities exist for integration partners and operators, though it also signals increased competition in the sector.