Cologne-based Sunhat offers a software platform that tackles the "proof gap" by using its Proof AI engine to transform raw ESG and compliance data into validated, audit-ready evidence for customers, regulators, investors, and lenders. Proof AI is trained on thousands of questionnaires, audits, and assessments, enabling it to recognize what constitutes acceptable proof under leading standards and disclosure frameworks. Connected agents integrate with systems such as SharePoint and specialized ESG, EHS, and quality tools, continuously capturing new information, checking recency, and generating responses to audits or questionnaires within minutes. Enterprises can start with a single sustainability or compliance workflow and later extend the solution to sales, legal, and procurement teams. Research cited by the company indicates employees currently spend around 360 hours per year hunting for documentation, underscoring the productivity gains Sunhat aims to deliver. Although no revenue or user metrics were disclosed, the company has just secured €9.2 million in Series A funding to expand its team, deepen its AI capabilities, and build additional integrations and partnerships. Sunhat is positioning itself to capitalize on the rapidly growing governance, risk, and compliance software market, forecast to expand by more than $44 billion between 2025 and 2029.

Total raised

$18M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Sep 2025