by Kay Aloha Villamor in Series A May 22nd, 2026
ClearOps, a Munich, Germany-based enterprise SaaS startup building an AI-powered after-sales platform for industrial OEMs, has raised €8.6 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Hitachi Ventures, with participation from Schoeller Group and Barkawi Group.
Hitachi Ventures is the global corporate venture capital arm of Hitachi, focused on investing in transformative early-stage technology companies across sectors such as artificial intelligence, industrial automation, climate technology, healthcare, energy, mobility, and digital infrastructure.
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Munich, with additional offices in Boston and Palo Alto, the firm manages more than $1 billion in assets under management. Hitachi invests globally in Series A through growth-stage startups.
ClearOps Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support its global expansion, strengthen its go-to-market capabilities, build strategic ecosystem partnerships, and further develop its AI-powered after-sales platform.
About ClearOps
Founded in 2020, ClearOps is an enterprise SaaS company that develops an AI-powered operating system for industrial after-sales operations.
The platform connects OEMs, dealers, service partners, and machines into a unified ecosystem that enables predictive service operations, parts planning, and real-time coordination across global service networks. ClearOps helps manufacturers improve machine uptime, optimize service workflows, increase parts availability, and enhance customer loyalty without replacing existing infrastructure. The company works with industrial manufacturers including AGCO, Terex, Jungheinrich, and Lippert, and operates globally with offices in Munich, Lisbon, Atlanta, and San José.
Funding Details
Company: ClearOps GmbH
Raised: $9.3M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: May 2026
Lead Investor: Hitachi Ventures
Additional Investors: Schoeller Group, Barkawi Group
Company Website: https://www.clearops.com/
Software Category: Enterprise SaaS / AI-Powered Industrial After-Sales Platform
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/05/munich-based-clearops-raises-e8-6-million-series-a-to-build-ai-operating-system-for-industrial-after-sales/