TALPA
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Jason Grüningerunlockedknows Sebastian Kowitz · together at RWTH Aachen University (overlapped)
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TALPA connects industrial machines, data, and teams in one system that turns fragmented signals into real-time insight, helping operators detect issues early and prioritize actions to reduce unplanned downtime. It serves industrial operations and fleet management using machine data and predictive analytics.
Founders & leadership
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Sebastian KowitzinCo-Founder & CEOMining engineer by background, Kowitz co-founded TALPA in 2016 to help mining companies and equipment manufacturers optimize machine uptime and maintenance through real-time data insights; as CEO, he has scaled the platform to monitor nearly 20,000 connected machines and has raised over €20 million in institutional funding.
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Artem ZitzerinBoard Member | Co-Founder
Investors · 10
Bosch VenturesStuttgart · $27M
F-LOG VenturesGreven · $550K
kineo financeBasel
Robert Bosch Venture CapitalStuttgart · $1.6M – $27M
Also in the syndicate · 6
Gründerfonds RuhrHannover Digital InvestmentsHigh-Tech GrunderfondsNRW.BANKProspect Mining Studio / newlab VenturesRAG-Stiftung
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BJul 2026
F-LOG Ventures, Gründerfonds Ruhr, Hannover Digital Investments, High-Tech Grunderfonds, NRW.BANK, Prospect Mining Studio / newlab Ventures, RAG-Stiftung, Robert Bosch Venture Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- What does TALPA do?
- TALPA connects industrial machines, data, and teams in one system that turns fragmented signals into real-time insight, helping operators detect issues early and prioritize actions to reduce unplanned downtime. It serves industrial operations and fleet management using machine data and predictive analytics.
- Who founded TALPA?
- TALPA was founded by Sebastian Kowitz, Artem Zitzer.
- Who are TALPA's investors?
- TALPA's investors include Bosch Ventures, F-LOG Ventures, kineo finance, Robert Bosch Venture Capital.