Grenoble-based TiHive raises €8 million to expand Terahertz-AI quality control solutions
Grenoble-based industrial deeptech startup TiHive has raised €8 million in funding to accelerate the global rollout of its terahertz and AI-powered inspection technology. The round was backed by Karista, Wind, and the EIC Fund.
Founded in 2017 by Hani Sherry and Carlos Prada, TiHive develops real-time, non-destructive inspection systems that integrate directly into production lines. Its technology relies on proprietary terahertz-on-silicon chips, optics, and AI software to detect internal defects, thickness variations, and material distribution issues that traditional quality control methods often miss.
“With this funding, we’ll bring TiHive’s technology to more hygiene production lines worldwide and expand into new markets. Our goal is clear: qualify billions of products annually, helping manufacturers deliver best quality to their customers, reduce costs and save resources at scale,” said Hani Sherry, Founder and CEO of TiHive.
The company has already deployed its multi-camera inspection systems across several industrial groups, with adoption in sectors such as hygiene, textiles, recycling, agriculture, and aerospace. In the hygiene industry, TiHive’s systems have been used to cut overdosing of raw materials, saving up to 300 tons of super-absorbent polymers per line each year, equivalent to 1,500 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided.
TiHive’s subscription model bundles access to its equipment with AI analytics, monitoring services, and operational support. The company has also built the world’s largest database on baby and adult diaper quality, analysing millions of products weekly and approaching the milestone of one billion items inspected.
The new capital will fund international expansion, particularly in Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, as well as further R&D to develop next-generation terahertz chips with extended frequencies and advanced AI features.
“The EIC Fund is glad to continue our journey with TiHive. They combine deep tech expertise in terahertz-on-silicon, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and Europe’s strategic autonomy,” said Svetoslava Georgieva, Chair of the EIC Fund Board.
Emmanuel Daugeras, Partner at Karista, noted: “TiHive is a prime example of the deep tech projects Karista aims to support through Cosmi Capital: a truly disruptive technology delivering compelling benefits across a wide range of applications, in Space and beyond.”
Aurélie Nicolas, General Partner at Wind, added: “By miniaturising terahertz imaging on CMOS chips and coupling it with AI, TiHive has the potential to revolutionise industrial quality control, delivering significant productivity gains and unlocking entirely new applications and markets where inspections were previously impossible.”
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