RailWatch
Vossloh RailWatch is a technology company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vossloh Group, specializing in hardware and software solutions for the rail industry. Utilizing high-end technology and AI, their goal is to achieve a 360-degree view of the track to maximize the availability of the entire rail system. They offer their self-developed Wayside Monitoring System, Pulsar, to customers worldwide. Pulsar contributes significantly to process optimization and digitalization in logistics, promoting predictive maintenance for rolling stock and infrastructure. The system combines highly sensitive cameras, microphone technology, and sensor technology to capture precise process data such as UIC wagon numbers, inscriptions, and wagon sequences, as well as technical conditions like brake pad thickness and wheelset damage.
RailWatch
Vossloh RailWatch is a technology company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vossloh Group, specializing in hardware and software solutions for the rail industry. Utilizing high-end technology and AI, their goal is to achieve a 360-degree view of the track to maximize the availability of the entire rail system. They offer their self-developed Wayside Monitoring System, Pulsar, to customers worldwide. Pulsar contributes significantly to process optimization and digitalization in logistics, promoting predictive maintenance for rolling stock and infrastructure. The system combines highly sensitive cameras, microphone technology, and sensor technology to capture precise process data such as UIC wagon numbers, inscriptions, and wagon sequences, as well as technical conditions like brake pad thickness and wheelset damage.
TL;DR
Company: Vossloh RailWatch (branded RailWatch) — wayside monitoring hardware & software for rail
Product: Pulsar — AI-driven wayside monitoring system (cameras, microphones, sensors, RFID)
Parent: 100% subsidiary of the Vossloh Group (since September 2023)
Employees: 14
Notable investor activity: Agartha Fund LP participated in a Series A (June 2021); Gerald Binz participated in seed rounds
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Rail asset condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, logistics optimization and incident investigation for freight rail.
Industry
Rail technology / Transportation
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
3500000
Series A participation reported (amount reported as €3.5 million in sources).
Reported participation as an early/angel investor in seed rounds (2020–2021).