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Adesso : Invests in ComplyDo, Bringing AI-Powered Compliance Automation to Regulated Companies
Adesso : Invests in ComplyDo, Bringing AI-Powered Compliance Automation to Regulated
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Press Releases Dortmund | 16. June 2026 adesso Invests in ComplyDo, Bringing AI-Powered Compliance Automation to Regulated Companies Dortmund, June 16, 2026 - IT service provider adesso, through its venture capital arm adesso ventures, has invested in ComplyDo, a Berlin-based startup that automates governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes using agent-based AI. At the same time, adesso and ComplyDo are entering into an operational partnership, under which adesso will deploy the technology in joint sales efforts targeting customers in regulated industries. The investment complements the existing portfolio of adesso ventures, which specifically invests in startups with a high customer fit for the adesso Group. In addition, with access to this proven solution, adesso is strengthening its position in the market for AI-powered compliance automation. ComplyDo is already being used by numerous publicly traded companies and mid-market leaders. Regulatory Pressure, Scalable Response DORA, NIS-2, ISO 27001, BSI C5, AI Act-the list of mandatory compliance requirements for regulated sectors such as financial services, insurance, and technology is growing faster than the teams tasked with managing them. Founded in 2025 by Moritz Moser, Matthias Schneider, and Leo Schuhmann, the startup ComplyDo addresses this problem with a specialized AI platform. This platform automatically maps regulatory requirements to internal controls and compliance documents, identifies gaps, prepares audit evidence, and automatically fills out customer questionnaires, for example. According to the company, the platform helps businesses save on consulting costs and reduce manual effort in compliance operations by an average of more than 80 percent. In addition to adesso ventures, investors include the globally renowned Silicon Valley incubator Y Combinator, as well as Gokul Rajaram, who serves on the boards of Coinbase and Pinterest, among others. ComplyDo is receiving additional support during its startup phase from hubraum, Deutsche Telekom's technology incubator. "Compliance requirements are constantly changing. The pressure on compliance teams is growing every day," says Malte Unger, Managing Director of adesso ventures. "ComplyDo's open AI-based platform won us over because it represents one of the strongest agent-based use cases we've seen to date. AI agents autonomously and continuously deliver value that is scalable for thousands of large companies in regulated industries worldwide." Malte Unger is Managing Director of adesso ventures. (Source: adesso SE) For adesso ventures, this investment aligns with its investment strategy: In addition to capital, the adesso Group's venture arm provides targeted access to clients, technological expertise, and sales support. The adesso network, with more than 12,000 employees and a client base deeply rooted in banking, insurance, and the public sector, gives ComplyDo direct access to companies facing significant regulatory pressure. Conversely, adesso and its clients benefit from access to a technology that is already making an impact in the market and continues to mature with every new regulatory framework it addresses. Leo Schuhmann, Mitgründer und CEO von ComplyDo, sagt: " adesso bringt genau das mit, was für uns jetzt zählt: Know-how und starke Connections zu etablierten Unternehmen, die GRC nicht nur als Checkliste, sondern als echten Wettbewerbsvorteil verstehen. Gemeinsam können wir zeigen, dass Compliance und operative Effizienz sehr gut zusammengehen." Malte Unger is Managing Director of adesso ventures. (Source: adesso SE) Internal Testing: ISO 27001, NIS 2, and Customer Surveys As part of the investment, adesso tested the platform internally. The compliance team successfully tested ComplyDo against various regulatory frameworks, such as ISO 27001 and NIS-2, and noted significant time savings, both in conducting gap analyses against new requirements and in the automatic pre-filling of customer questionnaires. Given the growing regulatory complexity in Europe and an EU-wide target audience that extends far beyond German-speaking countries, the timing of the partnership was deliberately chosen. Together, adesso and ComplyDo aim to demonstrate that regulatory requirements and operational efficiency are not mutually exclusive. The founders of the start-up ComplyDo, from left to right: Matthias Schneider, Leo Schuhmann and Moritz Moser. (Source: ComplyDo / Photographer: Leo Seidel) Press service Materials for media reports With our press service, we provide you with various materials that complement our corporate news or serve as background information. To the press service Do you have any questions? Do you have any questions about our press service or a specific request? Please contact us. Communications Manager Nils Roos +491704406148 [email protected]