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Cambrion

Munich-based agentic AI platform using vision-language models for zero-shot document processing, bypassing traditional OCR workflows.

Cambrion

Overview

Founded in June 2024 by CEO Daniel Gambier and CTO Daniel Tiarks, Cambrion represents what analysts call the "4th Wave of IDP" - using multi-modal LLMs to bypass traditional OCR and model training entirely. The Munich-based company has raised €450k across angel funding and grants since launch, reaching a valuation of €1.2m-€1.8m with 7 employees.

Unlike traditional IDP vendors requiring document annotation and training cycles, Cambrion's Pipeline Agent uses vision-language models with in-context learning for zero-shot document recognition. The platform routes between OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and other foundational models through natural language configuration, targeting logistics, automotive, and manufacturing sectors with EU infrastructure deployment.

Florian Grunwald at LAUDA manufacturing reports the platform "turns complex, handwritten test protocols into validated data in seconds" saving "hundreds of hours of manual work." The company is currently closing its first pre-seed round as it scales production deployments.

Key Features

  • Pipeline Agent: Natural language configuration creating processing workflows without training
  • Zero-shot learning: Vision-language models eliminate document annotation requirements
  • Multi-model routing: Flexible routing between OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Mistral AI, and Qwen
  • EU infrastructure: German data residency with customer-owned infrastructure options
  • Handwriting recognition: Processes complex handwritten documents and test protocols
  • API-first architecture: Structured JSON output for enterprise system integration

Use Cases

Manufacturing Test Protocols

LAUDA manufacturing uses Cambrion to automate handwritten test protocol processing, converting complex technical documentation into validated data within seconds. The system handles varied handwriting styles and technical terminology without prior training.

Logistics Invoice Processing

The platform processes commercial invoices and delivery documents for logistics companies, extracting shipping details, costs, and tracking information from varied formats. David Siegel at Zoll Experts reports "far more effective and intelligent automation than our old template-based system."

Automotive Supplier Documentation

Automotive manufacturers deploy Cambrion for supplier reports and quality documentation, handling multi-format documents including PDFs and Excel files while maintaining EU data residency requirements.

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Platform Type Agentic AI with vision-language models
AI Models OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Mistral AI, Qwen
Document Formats DOCX, XLSX, PDF, JPG, email
Learning Approach Zero-shot (no training required)
Output Format Structured JSON via API
Deployment EU cloud with customer infrastructure options
Setup Time Minutes with natural language configuration
Founded June 2024, Munich, Germany

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Company Information

Munich, Germany

Founded: 2024