abaut GmbH closes 3.2 M € funding round to drive global expansion of its AI operating system for civil engineering and surface mining operations
Sebastian Kaluza (CEO), Matthias Wimmer (CTO). Photo: abaut
Munich-based technology company abaut GmbH has completed a 3.2 M € funding round. The round was led by Swiss VC EquityPitcher Ventures, with co-investors Bayern Kapital, EIT RawMaterials, and existing investor BAUER AG from Schrobenhausen.
With the fresh capital, abaut is resolutely pursuing its mission: to make construction and raw materials operations more productive, transparent, and predictable – through intelligent digitization on the job site. The company’s multimodal, sensor-based software enables real-time visibility of material flows in civil engineering and surface mining operations, automating operational decisions based on data—the result: measurable cost savings and higher utilization.
abaut is already in use in 18 countries across four continents – from mid-sized businesses to international corporations. The success is apparent: the global demand for practical digitalization in the field is growing – and abaut offers a scalable solution.
“This additional funding will be used to strengthen our sales and marketing team and to focus on product development. We will further develop our algorithms so that customers can achieve even greater efficiency and productivity gains with our solution,” explains Sebastian Kaluza, Founder & CEO of abaut GmbH. Hermann Koch of EquityPitcher adds: “With its solution, abaut has created a technologically unique product that delivers real value to the industry. The team excels at successfully integrating AI into day-to-day processes in heavy civil and surface mining operations.”
EquityPitcher Ventures
EquityPitcher Ventures is a Swiss early-growth venture capital firm based in Zurich. It focuses on technology-driven startups with scalable business models.
With over 30 portfolio companies and a clear diversification strategy, EquityPitcher Ventures supports founding teams across industries, markets, and stages. Startups benefit from access to a broad network of more than 50 industry and subject-matter experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and strategic partners.
Bayern Kapital
Bayern Kapital is the venture capital company of the Free State of Bavaria. With 700 M € under management, investments of up to 25 M € per company, over 110 active portfolio companies, and 30 years of experience in the VC business, it is one of the most active and well-funded investors in the DACH region.
Bayern Kapital co-invests with private investors in Bavarian high-tech and deep-tech startups and scale-ups with innovative business models, from the seed stage through scale-up and exit. Since its founding in 1995, Bayern Kapital has invested over 500 M € of its capital in more than 320 startups and scale-ups across various sectors, including life sciences, software and IT, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and environmental technology, creating over 12,000 sustainable jobs in Bavaria.
Notable success stories supported early by Bayern Kapital include Casavi, Catalym, commercetools, egym, EOS, Fazua, Immunic, Isar Aerospace, IQM, Parcellab, Proglove, Qbilon, Riskmethods, SimScale, Sirion, tado, Tubulis, Marvel Fusion, Proxima Fusion, plancq, Akhetonics, and many more.
EIT RawMaterials
EIT RawMaterials is the world’s most extensive and most active knowledge and innovation network for raw materials, comprising more than 300 partner organizations across the entire raw materials value chain. EIT RawMaterials promotes innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices to foster a circular economy in Europe.
On behalf of the European Commission, EIT RawMaterials leads the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), which includes over 750 members and a project pipeline of more than 40 advanced projects representing an investment potential of over 25 bn €.
BAUER AG
The BAUER Group is a leading provider of services, machinery, and products for both ground and groundwater applications. With a global network spanning all continents, the company is active in three forward-looking segments: specialist foundation engineering, machinery, and resources.
Bauer benefits from the synergies between its three business segments, positioning itself as an innovative and highly specialized provider of products and services for demanding specialist foundation work and related markets. The company addresses global challenges, including urbanization, infrastructure development, environmental protection, and water management.
Founded in 1790 and headquartered in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, the BAUER Group employed approximately 11,000 people worldwide in 2024 and reported total group revenues of 2.2 bn €.
abaut GmbH
Founded in 2017 in Munich, abaut focuses on solutions for the construction and raw materials industries. Its technology is already in use in 18 countries on four continents, serving both mid-sized companies and large enterprises.
Further information:
abaut GmbH
www.abaut.de
