Project lead
Rovane
“I hold on to the goal, assign the work within the team and check every week whether we’re on track.”
Founder
Philipp Nicolay
Has introduced software in 35 plants, at tier-1 suppliers and premium OEMs. He knows the reality on the shop floor, and that’s exactly what he builds Rovane for.
30 Under 30
Europe 2026
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- 35plants where Philipp introduced software
- 6countries, on site in the plant
- Tier 1 + OEMsuppliers and premium manufacturers
- 30 Under 30Forbes Europe 2026
Philipp and his agents
Rovane is a collective: the founder and a team of specialised AI agents. They work like colleagues, around the clock, and each one knows their field.
- Data analysis
“I read your ERP, your MES and every Excel file. And find out what’s behind it.”
Mira
- Purchasing
“I compare prices, bundle volume and write the tender.”
Otto
- Conversations
“What isn’t in any system, I ask about. With your people, over Teams.”
Lena
- Supply chain and planning
“I keep delivery dates, capacity and suppliers in view.”
Hugo
- Building
“Where software is missing, I build it: dashboards, applications, new agents.”
Theo
- Reporting
“Every Monday your report is ready. And the deck for the management board.”
Clara
Six countries, one shop floor
Hungary, Austria, Spain, Germany, China, USA. Philipp has worked on site, with plant managers, buyers and shift leads.
Career
- 2023 to 2024
McKinsey & Company Strategy consulting, automotive
Purchasing and negotiation strategies, potential analyses and transformation programmes in Europe, North America and China.
- 2024 to 2026
Manex AI Co-founder and COO
Industrial AI from Munich. Brought AI solutions directly onto the shop floor, together with the operational teams. Built from founding to a €7.5m financing round.
- 2026
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
Recognised for work on AI in industry.
- since 2026
Rovane Founder
A team of AI agents that brings projects on the shop floor to their goal. Philipp built it and puts his knowledge from 35 plants into every agent.
Why Rovane
“I’ve seen too many good projects die after the presentation.”
That’s why Rovane exists: a team of agents that stays on it until the result is running in operations.