ESG-X

ESG x 4000 x 2000 px

Mission & Vision

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) today are overwhelmed by expanding ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) reporting requirements. Regulations are increasing rapidly, but internal capacities often cannot keep up.

The startup provides an AI-supported system that helps companies handle complex ESG tasks more efficiently and accurately. By automating and simplifying reporting, analysis, and compliance-related work, the platform helps businesses meet reporting requirements while staying focused on real sustainability impact rather than just paperwork.

 

Founding Story

The idea behind the startup took shape when the founders realized a clear, persistent pain point: SMEs were struggling to manage ESG reporting which demands intensive resource and time. Combining the backgrounds in consulting, sustainability, and tech in the founding team, they built a solution that fits how companies actually work.

In the early stages, a key challenge was adapting to frequent shifts in ESG requirements while keeping the platform intuitive and practical for SMEs. They tackled this by working closely with pilot users, iterating quickly based on real feedback to ensure the solution stayed usable and relevant even as regulations evolved.

 

Key Milestones & Support from Their Ecosystem

  • Launched a market-ready SaaS platform - fully operational and designed for SME needs.
  • Converted all pilot users into paying customers - early validation that the product delivers real value.
  • Secured over €200k in public funding - enabling continued development and growth, with additional grants underway.

Throughout this journey, TUM Venture Labs has been a valuable partner, offering expert feedback and access to a broader network of sustainability practitioners, potential customers, and ecosystem stakeholders. This support helped accelerate the path from prototype to a revenue-generating solution.