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Celus
Online software engineering platform to automate the development of electronics
About Celus
CELUS is a pioneering startup specializing in AI-supported automation software for electronics engineering. The company operates in the electronics design automation (EDA) market, providing innovative solutions that streamline and accelerate the design process for engineers. CELUS primarily serves electronics engineers and companies involved in the development of electronic products, ranging from small startups to large enterprises.
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The core offering of CELUS is the CELUS Engineering Platform, which leverages artificial intelligence to automate the creation of schematics, printed circuit board (PCB) floorplans, and bills of materials (BOM). This platform integrates seamlessly with existing EDA tools, making it easier for engineers to design complex electronics systems. By utilizing a rich library of components and advanced AI algorithms, CELUS significantly reduces the time and effort required for electronics design, cutting development times by up to 90%.
CELUS generates revenue through a subscription-based business model. Clients pay for access to the CELUS Engineering Platform, which includes continuous updates, new features, and customer support. This recurring revenue model ensures a steady income stream and allows CELUS to invest in further innovation and product development.
The company is also actively engaged in industry events and exhibitions, such as Zuken Innovation World and Electronica, to showcase its latest advancements and connect with potential clients and partners. By participating in these events, CELUS stays at the forefront of the electronics engineering industry and continues to build its reputation as a leader in AI-driven automation solutions.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 100
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 66.4/100
- Sector
- AI, Automotive, Embedding Technology, Industrial IoT, Core AI, EIC, Space Tech, Engineering Solutions, Electronics
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2022 | $28M | $110M | Speedinvest · Plug and Play · Peter Bonfield · Paul Gojenola | ↗ |
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Jul 2021 | $3.7M | — | Undisclosed | — |
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Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Celus is 41K monthly website visits, up 5.1% over the last three months. Celus's team declined 10.7% over the past year.
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
Earlybird Venture Capital- PBPeter Bonfield
- PGPaul Gojenola
- MKMartina Koederitz
Deutsche Invest Equity- JRJohn Rose
- CFCarl-Peter Forster
- KCKoenraad Crooijmans
Other known investors15 additional known investors
ESA BIC Bavaria
2xN
Andre Retterath
Capmont
Capmont Technology
Dieter Lederer
FAST — by GETTYLAB
Funding for Innovators by UnternehmerTUM
Ignite Next
Intel Ignite
Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen
LMU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Nvidia
Startup Autobahn
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