What KONUX does

KONUX GmbH is a Munich-based AI scale-up, founded in 2014, that combines artificial intelligence with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors to deliver predictive maintenance, asset monitoring, capacity planning, and network reliability solutions for railway infrastructure operators. Its core product, KONUX Switch, uses proprietary IIoT devices (KONUX Connect 2.0) mounted on switches, crossings, and point machines to capture sensor data from passing trains, which is then processed by physics-based AI models — including the Wheel Trajectory Reconstruction (WTR) system using the Green's Kernel Function Method, AI-powered Reliability Score (trained on 4,500+ assets and 1.4M+ train traces, predicting failures up to four months ahead), Population Correction Models, and Weather-Aware Monitoring. KONUX achieved 90%+ prediction accuracy independently verified through Deutsche Bahn's prediction procedure and monitors 6,000+ assets with 500M+ train traces recorded to date.

The company expanded its product surface in 2025 with KONUX CoBrix, a federated data and AI platform enabling external partners to co-develop rail solutions on top of KONUX's data layer, and a steady cadence of new features (Asset Notes, Track Access Windows, Weather-Aware Monitoring, Switch Frog Health). KONUX generates revenue through a combination of multi-year SaaS subscriptions, IoT hardware sales, and professional services, delivered predominantly through direct enterprise sales and public procurement tenders. Anchor customers include Deutsche Bahn (4,150 switches contracted), Infrabel (3-year framework, 6,600+ switches monitored), ADIF, Network Rail, FGC, and Oc'Via Maintenance, with the company operating across more than 10 European and Asian countries plus pilots in North America and Australia. The company has raised over $130M in venture funding from investors including NEA, MIG Capital, Alibaba Group, and Sanno Capital, and is privately held under the leadership of CEO Shlomi Hagai (appointed October 2024, previously Group CFO of Contentsquare).

Name

KONUX

Legal name

KONUX GmbH

Website

https://konux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KONUX is a Munich-based AI scale-up that combines IIoT sensors with proprietary AI to deliver predictive maintenance for railway switches, crossings, and point machines. It sells SaaS plus hardware to national rail operators, with anchor customers including Deutsche Bahn, Infrabel, ADIF, and Network Rail across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Predictive Maintenance Software

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Asset Inspection, Monitoring & Diagnostics (Track Geometry, Wayside Sensors) (TLAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail Signaling & Train Control Infrastructure (Interlockings, ETCS/CBTC Wayside) (TLAJADAB)

Keywords

• Railway predictive maintenance
• IIoT sensor systems
• Rail infrastructure analytics
• Industrial AI platform
• Asset monitoring software

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: KONUX delivers AI and IIoT solutions as SaaS (Software-as-a-Service). The company provides subscription-based access to its predictive maintenance platform, including KONUX Switch and KONUX CoBrix. Solutions are deployed to monitor railway infrastructure assets with ongoing software updates and support included.
2. IoT Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial-grade IoT sensor devices (KONUX Connect, KONUX Switch IoT devices) that are installed on railway infrastructure. These devices operate autonomously and maintenance-free for years, capturing data from passing trains.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, integration, and commissioning services for deploying KONUX solutions. This includes design, supply, installation, and commissioning as part of end-to-end delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KONUX combines AI and Industrial IoT (IIoT) to deliver SaaS-based predictive maintenance, monitoring, and planning solutions for railway infrastructure. Its product portfolio centers on KONUX Switch (AI-driven predictive maintenance for switches and crossings), KONUX CoBrix (a federated data and AI platform for rail stakeholder collaboration), and KONUX IoT Devices (modular, fast-to-deploy LTE-M sensor hardware). Solutions are sold as enterprise subscriptions bundled with proprietary hardware, targeting national railway operators and infrastructure managers.

Product overview

KONUX is a leading AI scale-up offering an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture for railway operations. The core offering consists of KONUX Switch (AI-driven predictive maintenance for switches and crossings), KONUX CoBrix (federated data and AI platform for partner collaboration), and KONUX IoT Devices (modular sensor hardware with rapid prototyping capabilities). These products work together: IoT sensors collect field data which feeds into KONUX Switch for AI-powered monitoring and prediction, while KONUX CoBrix enables broader data integration and partner co-development. Key features include Wheel Trajectory Reconstruction, Asset Notes, Population Correction Models, Track Access Windows, Weather-Aware Monitoring, and Point Machine Health—each enhancing specific aspects of the predictive maintenance workflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KONUX Switch: AI-powered predictive maintenance system for railway switches and crossings that monitors asset health, predicts failures, and optimizes maintenance planning.
• KONUX CoBrix
• KONUX Connect

Products and services

• KONUX Switch AI-driven rail intelligence solution for predictive maintenance of switches and crossings, combining IIoT sensors with machine learning to monitor asset health, predict failures up to four months ahead with over 90% accuracy, and optimize maintenance scheduling. Features include frog health monitoring, point machine diagnostics, reliability scoring, and Track Access Windows planning. Sold as an enterprise subscription to railway infrastructure managers.
• KONUX CoBrix A secure, federated data and AI platform enabling rail stakeholders to develop, integrate, and scale infrastructure solutions while retaining control over their data. Features open protocols and reference designs for external partner integration, enabling co-creation of rail solutions across the ecosystem.
• KONUX IoT Devices for Rail Modular IoT sensor hardware with configurable, fast-to-deploy components for railway asset monitoring. Supports Rapid IoT Prototyping to create custom sensor solutions faster than traditional hardware cycles. KONUX Connect 2.0 features enhanced LTE-M connectivity, configurable data transmission, integrated temperature alarm, and maintenance-free operation for years.
• Wheel Trajectory Reconstruction (WTR) Physics-based capability for understanding wheel-rail interaction at crossings using inverse problem-solving via the Green's Kernel Function Method. Reconstructs actual wheel movement across crossings, measures impact forces, and calculates dip angles to detect early signs of wear and failure modes. Processes data in under 0.3 seconds per train passage and operates autonomously across over 1,500 monitored crossings in Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25%+ reduction in maintenance costs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and minor.

• Rail Power SystemskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Strategic partnership to drive innovation in predictive infrastructure maintenance. Joint development of solutions combining Rail Power Systems expertise with KONUX AI capabilities.
• Network RailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025KONUX Switch deployed on Wales Route to detect wheel-rail contact loss. Wheel Trajectory Reconstruction identified root cause of premature crossing wear. Customer Success program driving cultural change toward data-driven maintenance decisions.
• InfrabelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Framework contract for AI-powered condition monitoring of switches and crossings over 3 years. Infrabel manages Belgium's 3,600 km railway network with 6,600+ switches. First installation rollout already completed.
• ADIFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2024Public tender won for monitoring 200 turnouts with KONUX Switch and Point Machine Health. Partnership to achieve savings goals and reduce delays by up to 40%. Includes opening of Spanish branch.
• Deutsche BahncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Long-term framework agreement signed end of 2020 for condition monitoring of 650+ switches. KONUX Switch integrated with DB's DIANA platform (32,000 point machines). Passed prediction verification with 90%+ accuracy. Expanded to 4,150 switches total (3,500 additional ordered in 2023). KONUX supports DB's Digital Rail Germany campaign.
• Oc'Via MaintenancekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for continuous track monitoring on Nîmes-Montpellier rail bypass (CNM). KONUX IIoT devices complement existing inspection wagon. Detected root cause of geometry defects related to groundwater, potentially saving 3 tampings per area per year.
• OneBigCirclekeyTechnology or IntegrationBristol-based team of 60+ working at forefront of Intelligent Video, AI and ML within rail. Combined with KONUX WTR for more complete understanding of asset condition. Validated reconstructed trajectories with AIVR imagery.
• UNIFEminorOthersMember of UNIFE - European rail industry association. Contributes to future of mobility through trusted global partnerships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• C3 AI: Enterprise AI application platform offering predictive maintenance solutions across industries including rail and transportation infrastructure. Overlaps with KONUX in applying ML to industrial asset health, though C3 AI takes a broader horizontal approach.
• Bentley Systems (AssetWise): Infrastructure engineering software provider with rail asset performance and predictive maintenance offerings (AssetWise, OpenRail). Targets rail infrastructure managers with similar reliability and condition monitoring use cases as KONUX.
• Trimble (Rail Solutions): Provides asset management, condition monitoring, and predictive analytics software for rail operators. Competes with KONUX in rail-specific asset health and maintenance management, typically as part of an enterprise asset management suite rather than dedicated IIoT hardware.
• SparkCognition: Industrial AI company offering asset performance, predictive maintenance, and digital twin solutions across rail, energy, and manufacturing. Overlaps with KONUX in applying ML to industrial asset monitoring, including rail-specific deployments.

Direct peers

• Uptake: Industrial AI and asset performance management platform serving rail, aviation, and heavy industry. Competes with KONUX in industrial predictive maintenance using AI/ML on IoT sensor data, particularly in rail and adjacent verticals.
• Augury: Industrial AI and IoT company focused on machine health and process optimization using vibration and temperature sensors. Competes with KONUX in AI-driven predictive maintenance for industrial assets, though focused on rotating equipment in manufacturing rather than rail-specific S&C.

Broad incumbents

• Alstom: Global rail OEM offering digital mobility solutions (HealthHub, TrainScanner) for predictive maintenance of trains and infrastructure. Competes with KONUX through bundled digital offerings tied to its signaling and rolling stock franchises.
• Hitachi Rail: Major rail signaling and digital solutions provider (formerly Ansaldo STS) with asset monitoring and predictive maintenance offerings embedded in larger signaling and turnkey contracts. Targets the same European and global rail infrastructure managers as KONUX.
• Wabtec: Rail equipment and digital solutions provider (formerly GE Transportation) with predictive maintenance and asset health monitoring capabilities. Overlaps with KONUX in rail condition monitoring for both freight and passenger operators.
• Siemens Mobility: Global rail signaling, rolling stock, and rail digitalization incumbent operating the Mindsphere IoT platform. Directly serves the same infrastructure manager customers (including Deutsche Bahn) and competes in predictive maintenance and asset monitoring as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors14 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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