Optimitive Closes Five Million Euro Series A And Launches OPTIBAT 7

26 Feb 2026 CW Team

Company executives said the proceeds will be used to accelerate global deployment of OPTIBAT 7, the firm’s new real-time optimisation platform, and to consolidate its value proposition in sectors such as cement where incremental efficiency gains are material. Suma Capital described the investment as aligned with its focus on applied technology that improves industrial efficiency and lowers energy consumption, with an emphasis on productivity, cost reduction and risk management. Management indicated the round positions the firm to scale commercial deployments and deepen strategic partnerships.

OPTIBAT 7 is presented as an industrial platform that uses closed-loop artificial intelligence to continuously adjust process parameters without direct human intervention, enabling plants to operate closer to optimal set points. The autonomous operating model is designed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in energy consumption and throughput, producing a fast return on investment with minimal operational disruption. The platform is targeted primarily at cement operations but the company has applied earlier versions across chemicals, petrochemicals, metals and pulp and paper. The launch aims to help manufacturers confront rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulation and heightened competitive pressure.

Founded in 2008, Optimitive has deployed more than 75 real-time optimisation (RTO) applications across seven major global regions and said earlier versions of OPTIBAT delivered consistent reductions in energy use, raw material consumption and carbon emissions. The firm reported that prior deployments have contributed to avoiding more than 390 million tonnes (mn t) of carbon dioxide emissions. With OPTIBAT 7 the company expects to continue leading the evolution of intelligent and autonomous industrial operations and invites industrial clients to request demonstrations or technical meetings.

Optimitive has closed a five million euros (mn) Series A financing round that included a one million euros (mn) investment from Suma Capital and participation from Cemex Ventures and TITAN Group as strategic co-investors. The funding arrived as energy-intensive industries face pressure to reduce their environmental footprints while sustaining competitiveness. The company positioned data-driven operational optimisation as an immediate lever to improve efficiency, reduce energy costs and enhance resilience. Company executives said the proceeds will be used to accelerate global deployment of OPTIBAT 7, the firm’s new real-time optimisation platform, and to consolidate its value proposition in sectors such as cement where incremental efficiency gains are material. Suma Capital described the investment as aligned with its focus on applied technology that improves industrial efficiency and lowers energy consumption, with an emphasis on productivity, cost reduction and risk management. Management indicated the round positions the firm to scale commercial deployments and deepen strategic partnerships. OPTIBAT 7 is presented as an industrial platform that uses closed-loop artificial intelligence to continuously adjust process parameters without direct human intervention, enabling plants to operate closer to optimal set points. The autonomous operating model is designed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in energy consumption and throughput, producing a fast return on investment with minimal operational disruption. The platform is targeted primarily at cement operations but the company has applied earlier versions across chemicals, petrochemicals, metals and pulp and paper. The launch aims to help manufacturers confront rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulation and heightened competitive pressure. Founded in 2008, Optimitive has deployed more than 75 real-time optimisation (RTO) applications across seven major global regions and said earlier versions of OPTIBAT delivered consistent reductions in energy use, raw material consumption and carbon emissions. The firm reported that prior deployments have contributed to avoiding more than 390 million tonnes (mn t) of carbon dioxide emissions. With OPTIBAT 7 the company expects to continue leading the evolution of intelligent and autonomous industrial operations and invites industrial clients to request demonstrations or technical meetings.

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