AI Startup Tanso Secures €12 Million Series A for Environmental Management and Compliance Automation Software

Munich, August 5, 2025 – B2B SaaS startup Tanso has successfully closed a €12 million Series A funding round. The round was led by international venture capital firms henQ and Fortino Capital, with strong participation from existing investors Capnamic and UVC Partners.

New Regulatory Requirements and Supply Chain Pressure

Manufacturing companies are facing increasing pressure to actively manage environmental and compliance issues: Mandatory sustainability reporting at the EU level (e.g., the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, “CSRD”) turns communication of sustainability KPIs in areas like Environment, Social, and Governance into part of financial reporting — subject to auditing requirements and introducing board liability for these KPIs.

At the same time, large buyers in sectors such as automotive, food, and chemicals are placing more demands on their suppliers to engage in active sustainability management, particularly in decarbonization, and demand regular progress reports. Once voluntary, environmental performance is now becoming a competitive differentiator in these industries.

With Tanso, Industry Meets Legal Requirements and Secures Future Viability

Founded in 2021 by Till Wiechmann (30), Gyri Reiersen (29), and Lorenz Hetzel (28), Tanso offers a cloud-based solution for environmental management and compliance automation. Tanso’s software helps manufacturing companies meet environmental regulations throughout their supply chain and reduce compliance costs.

Data-Driven Transformation and Effective Decarbonization Through AI

Tanso operates as a data management and analytics platform built on top of existing enterprise systems, creating a centralized control interface for sustainability and compliance. This allows companies to centrally plan, manage, and effectively track transformation projects such as investments in decarbonization initiatives. The software is currently used by over 300 companies across more than 40 countries, including Kärcher, Duravit, the Paulaner Group, and Goldbeck.

Cost Savings and Competitive Advantages Through Software – Case Studies

• Wheat starch producer Crespel & Deiters saves 75% in sustainability costs
• Böllhoff establishes data management for sustainability processes in over 40 countries
• Motorsports supplier Pankl AG ensures full compliance with EU-CSRD
• Automotive supplier FEP optimizes environmental KPIs at the product level with Tanso, gaining competitive advantages in tenders from major OEMs

Growth Plans

The company plans to use the funding to expand its team from 55 to over 100 employees, enter new international markets, and develop additional product modules for supply chain, compliance, and risk management.

“Tanso impressed us with its technological depth, exceptionally high customer satisfaction, and remarkable growth. What stood out to me, is that they team built a solution that beyond regulatory compliance already today helps their customers win more business” said Mick Mackaay, Partner at henQ.

About Tanso

Tanso is an integrated sustainability software for carbon accounting and ESG data management. The platform enables the structured collection, precise calculation, and targeted optimization of sustainability metrics – supported by AI-powered data management and intelligent recommendations. It helps mid-sized industrial companies comply with regulatory requirements such as CSRD, VSME, GHG, and ISO 14064, while achieving their sustainability goals. Website: https://www.tanso.de