Deeplify raises €2 million to modernise infrastructure inspections
Bochum-based startup deeplify has secured a €2 million funding round to overhaul how operators manage inspections of critical infrastructure, moving them away from error‑prone spreadsheets and manual workflows. The investment will be used to expand product development, strengthen its AI‑powered inspection platform, and accelerate customer acquisition in Europe.
From Excel chaos to structured, AI‑driven oversight
Many utilities, transport networks and industrial operators still rely on Excel, email chains and paper forms to plan, document and audit inspections. This creates fragmented data, limited traceability and compliance risks. Deeplify offers a centralised software platform that digitises the entire inspection lifecycle, from scheduling and field data capture to reporting and analytics.
The company combines cloud-based workflow tools with AI algorithms that help detect anomalies, flag overdue checks and standardise documentation across sites. By replacing static spreadsheets with structured, real‑time data, infrastructure owners gain clearer visibility into asset condition, regulatory compliance and maintenance priorities.
Targeting utilities, transport and industrial operators
Deeplify primarily serves operators of power grids, water systems, rail networks and large industrial facilities. These sectors face tightening regulations, ageing assets and growing pressure to document every step of their inspection processes. The startup’s platform is designed to integrate with existing asset management systems and to provide audit‑ready records for regulators and insurers.
With the new capital, the Bochum team plans to hire additional engineers and field experts, enhance its data security and compliance features, and broaden its footprint across the DACH region and wider Europe. The goal is to become the default digital layer for inspections in environments where downtime and safety incidents carry high financial and social costs.
Riding the digitalisation wave in critical infrastructure
The funding round reflects a wider shift as operators of critical infrastructure accelerate digital transformation. Regulators increasingly expect transparent, tamper‑proof records of inspections, while boards demand better risk reporting. By moving inspections “out of the Excel era”, deeplify aims to reduce human error, cut administrative overhead and extend the life of essential assets.