GRO backs ToolSense to scale AI-powered Asset Operations Platform
Copenhagen, Denmark – April 13, 2026 – GRO today announces an investment in ToolSense, an Austria-based company building the leading AI-powered facility management (FM) Operations Platform. The investment marks GRO’s first in Austria, further expanding its presence in the DACH region.
ToolSense helps FM providers, dealers, and equipment manufacturers run smarter operations by connecting assets, workflows, and real-time data in one platform. Combining SaaS, IoT, AI, and deep robotics integrations, the platform replaces paper, Excel, and WhatsApp with automated, data-driven operations - reducing downtime, cutting costs, and improving performance across the entire FM value chain.
Already trusted by more than 200 customers across 30+ countries - including ISS, Dussmann, and Onet, as well as OEMs such as Tennant, Nilfisk, and i-team - ToolSense is quickly becoming the operational backbone for asset-intensive FM businesses. The platform today spans asset and maintenance management, safety inspections, vehicle management, robotics management, and field service management - with further modules planned to digitize FM workflows end to end.
As IoT adoption accelerates, ToolSense is doubling down on AI to unlock the full value of asset and robotics data - predicting maintenance needs, optimizing resource allocation, and helping operators stay ahead of issues before they happen. Deeply embedded in daily workflows and tightly integrated with OEM and robotics ecosystems, ToolSense is emerging as the system of record for FM operations.
GRO will partner with ToolSense to accelerate international expansion across Europe and beyond, scale its commercial engine, and further strengthen its AI capabilities.
Alexander Manafi, CEO and co-founder of ToolSense, said:
“Our vision is facilities that run themselves. We’re building the one platform that replaces every manual process in FM operations - from machine maintenance to robotic fleet management to field service. With GRO as our partner, we can accelerate that journey and push the boundaries of what’s possible with IoT, AI, and robotics.”
Christopher Ager, Partner at GRO, said:
“ToolSense sits right at the intersection of SaaS, IoT, robotics, and AI - unlocking significant efficiency gains for FM ecosystem participants with asset-intensive operations. This investment is a strong example of our ‘unlocking resource efficiency’ thematic in action, and we see a clear path to building a global category leader.”
Closing is expected to take place shortly.
About ToolSense
ToolSense is the FM Operations Platform that helps facility management companies, cleaning OEMs, and dealers track equipment, automate maintenance, manage robotic fleets, and run field service - all in one unified system. By combining real-time IoT data, AI-powered automation, and mobile workflows, ToolSense replaces paper, Excel, and WhatsApp with a single platform for every asset, every workflow, every site. toolsense.io
About GRO
GRO is a private equity firm focused on accelerating growth for software companies in Northern Europe. With a team of experienced professionals and a hands-on approach, GRO provides strategic support to help companies scale and realize their full potential. grocapital.dk
Media Contacts:
GRO: Christopher Ager, Partner
ToolSense: Alexander Manafi, CEO
