Funding of €13.5 million secured by Filics
In a significant stride for the intralogistics industry, Munich-based startup Filics has successfully raised €13.5 million in a funding round, led by Bayern 2 Growth Fund of Bayern Kapital. This investment marks an important milestone for the young company, paving the way for its scaling and expansion.
The funding round, which also included participation from F-LOG Ventures, Sandwater, Alven Capital Partners, business angel Andrei Danescu, Filics COO Helmut Schmid, Capnamic, 10x Founders, and existing investors, will be instrumental in driving the further development of Filics' solutions and its entry into new markets.
Filics is renowned for its flat transport robots, capable of moving weights up to 1.2 tons autonomously. The company's flagship product, the Filics Unit, consists of two omnidirectional robots designed specifically for handling Euro pallets. These robots offer substantial space efficiency by allowing them to drive under and through pallets, enabling up to 30% space savings in warehouses by minimizing maneuvering space.
Looking ahead, Filics has ambitious plans. By the end of 2025, the company aims to further develop the Filics Unit for use in floor block warehouses, targeting up to 66% space savings. This development will involve enabling the robots to handle storage facilities where items are stacked directly on the floor in blocks.
In addition, Filics intends to enhance its technology for fully autonomous truck loading and prepare for entry into other European markets in 2026. The company also plans to extend its product portfolio by the end of 2025, introducing further application scenarios in logistics.
The Filics Unit's omnidirectional drive allows it to move in all directions, and its dual-wheel system enables it to autonomously drive under Euro pallets or Euro grid boxes, lift and move them. The robot only needs the space of the pallet itself and can efficiently utilize even the narrowest spaces in warehouses.
Bayern Kapital's involvement in the funding round from an early stage was a particularly important vote of confidence. Gregor Kolls, co-founder and CEO of Filics, expressed his pleasure with the trust investors have placed in their autonomous solutions for intralogistics.
Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs, commented on the development, stating that the Filics Unit automates processes and noticeably relieves personnel in warehouses. He further noted that the Filics Unit is not only a significant advancement for intralogistics but also another impressive example of state-of-the-art technology from Bavaria.
With the new funding, Filics is set to internationalize its business model, focusing on scaling its technology and expanding its presence globally. The company's unique transport robots, characterised by their flat and compact design, maneuverability in tight spaces, and potential operational benefits for the intralogistics market, are poised to make a significant impact in the industry.
The funding, led by Bayern 2 Growth Fund of Bayern Kapital and supported by other investors like F-LOG Ventures, Sandwater, Alven Capital Partners, and more, will provide financial support for Filics' expansion and further development of its solutions in the intralogistics industry. This includes scaling the Filics Unit for use in floor block warehouses, enhancing technology for autonomous truck loading, and entry into other European markets.
By aiming for up to 66% space savings in warehouses with the further development of the Filics Unit and the introduction of additional application scenarios in logistics by the end of 2025, Filics plans to leverage technology to bring significant efficiency benefits to the finance-intensive intralogistics industry.
