Our March First Monday featured Balázs Szekeres, Co-Founder & CEO of Perciv AI, in conversation with Csaba Kákosy, Managing Partner at Day One Capital, the lead investor in their recently announced €2.5 million seed round.

​Perciv AI is redefining radar perception with AI-driven software that delivers LiDAR-like performance at a fraction of the cost. Their radar and radar-camera fusion technology is already in production with select partners and is set to transform automation across industries like automotive, robotics, and aerospace—where reliable, scalable perception is critical.

​Founded by Balázs Szekeres, Dr. András Palffy, and Srimannarayana Baratam, Perciv AI’s team brings together expertise in aerospace, AI for radar, and robotics from institutions like TU Delft. With backgrounds spanning software development, radar systems, and automotive tech, they are building a deep-tech company on a mission to democratize autonomous technology and make self-driving systems safer, more accessible, and cost-effective.