# Productive Machines

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/productive-machines

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: UK
- Website: www.productivemachines.co.uk/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 3, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, and Co-founded in 2019 by its (CEO) Erdem Ozturk and (CTO) Huseyin Celikag, Productive Machines Ltd. develops software for milling process analysis and machining process management. The company commercializes machining dynamics and digital twin technologies developed through research at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).In September 2026, Productive Machines Limited has raised GBP 1.3m in a funding round led by Finance Yorkshire, with participation from ACT Venture Partners, Mercia Ventures. 
Productive Machines Limited provides software for milling process analysis and machining process management. The platform creates digital twin models of milling processes and analyzes machining dynamics, including vibration behavior and tool path parameters. Its software consists of three modules: a learning system containing process-related information, a process planning tool, and process monitoring and control tools that incorporate an online digital twin. The company serves manufacturers using milling and machining operations.
Productive Machines Limited generates revenue through subscription and licensing fees associated with its machining software products, including SenseNC, supplied to manufacturing companies.
The company plans to use the September 2026 funding to fuel its expansion in Europe and the US, drive recruitment, and advance product development.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 3, 2023, $1.8M — Mercia Asset Management, Fuel Ventures, ACT Venture Partners, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

## Investors

- Mercia Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercia-asset-management) — Seed
- Fuel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fuel-ventures) — Seed
- ACT Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/act-venture-partners) — Seed
- UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uk-innovation-science-seed-fund) — Seed