ARC Intelligence raises €1 million to empower SMEs with AI-powered data platform

• ARC Intelligence announces €1m pre-seed round led by 468 Capital, joined by IBB Ventures.
• The startup uses AI to help businesses make data-driven decisions, unlocking their data's strategic potential.
• The funding will be used to further develop the intelligent data platform designed specifically for SMEs.

Berlin, December 12, 2024 - Berlin-based startup ARC Intelligence, a provider of AI-powered data platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs), has announced the successful closing of its €1 million pre-seed funding round from well-known investors 468 Capital and IBB Ventures.

A New Way to Interact with Data

ARC Intelligence provides a unified solution that integrates all aspects of data handling - from collection and cleansing to real-time analysis - all in one platform. This "single source of truth" empowers SMEs to make data-driven decisions, address complex operational challenges and significantly increase efficiency. Designed for non-technical users relying on natural language, its intuitive interface enables seamless analysis and simulation, saving valuable time and streamlining processes. Exemplary user questions include:

• What is the operating margin of our recently released product? Extract insights from ERP systems to monitor product profitability and take timely actions.
• When should we reorder material to avoid production delays while minimizing storage costs? Link CRM, ERP, and spreadsheet data to predict reorder points and minimize delays and storage costs.
• Are there currently any industry trends that we are overlooking as a company? Utilize external data sources to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

"Our mission is to empower SMEs with the most advanced AI tools, which were previously only available to large enterprises. With ARC, SMEs can tackle their biggest challenges from a data perspective and make informed decisions without being dependent on specialized teams or complex infrastructure.", says Clemens Wessendorff, CEO and co-founder of ARC Intelligence.

Getting SMEs ready for the future

"In today's data-driven world, companies that adopt data-centric decision-making are more profitable and more productive than their competitors. We want to make sure that SMEs can benefit from this advantage.", adds Simon Zimmermann, CTO and co-founder of ARC Intelligence.

The platform is particularly attractive to companies looking to optimize operations and uncover hidden costs. Early implementations of ARC's solution have shown potential savings of €350,000 in DataOps expenses. Existing users have also experienced up to 75% faster reporting. SMEs such as DR. KADE, a German pharmaceutical company, and Network Factory in Berlin are already using ARC's technology.

"ARC Intelligence fits perfectly with our vision to drive the necessary transformation of SMEs through data.", said Emanuel Pallua, Partner at 468 Capital. "From our initial discussions, it was very clear that ARC combines the tech expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges SMEs are facing. Their platform provides a unique solution for data-driven decision-making without the typical infrastructure burden. We're excited to support ARC in building a sustainable success story in the SME sector."

"Clemens and Simon have built an impressive data platform that meets SMEs where they are today.", add Cindy Beckel and Tobias Schimmelpfennig of IBB Ventures. “The retirement wave of the boomer generation will lead to a generational change in the management of SMEs in the coming years and will require an uplift in productivity due to the increasingly pressing shortage of skilled labour. Solutions like ARC Intelligence's will play a key role here”.

The new funding will allow ARC Intelligence to further develop its platform and integrate additional features, enabling SMEs to focus on their core competencies while automating and optimizing processes. The investment underlines the confidence of leading investors such as 468 Capital and IBB Ventures in ARC's potential to deliver an affordable and scalable all-in-one data processing and analytics solution for SMEs.

About ARC Intelligence

Founded in 2024, ARC Intelligence is committed to providing SMEs with a powerful AI-driven data platform. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the solution is specifically tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Based in Berlin, ARC Intelligence is growing a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning to transform the way businesses access and use data to achieve sustainable success. www.arcintelligence.de

Press Contact: Lea Schramm, COHORT Public Relations, lea@cohortpr.com

About 468 Capital

468 Capital is a tech investor founded in 2020 that invests in leading AI, software, energy, robotics and marketplace companies at various stages of development. The 468 Capital team has extensive experience in building and scaling successful technology companies. With offices in Berlin and San Francisco, 468 Capital provides financial and strategic support for the international growth of its portfolio companies. 468 Capital was founded by Alexander Kudlich, Ludwig Ensthaler and Florian Leibert. www.468cap.com

About IBB Ventures

IBB Ventures has established itself as the market leader in early-stage financing in Berlin, providing venture capital to innovative Berlin companies since 1997 . The funds are primarily used for the development and market launch of innovative products or services as well as business concepts in the creative industries. Alongside the two VC funds for technology and creative companies with a volume of €90 million, an impact VC fund with a volume of €30 million is currently in the investment phase. All three VC funds are financed by Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) and the European Regional Development Fund(ERDF), which is managed by the federal state of Berlin. IBB Ventures has already invested in more than 270 Berlin-based companies in consortia with partners, start-ups have received more than €1.8 billion, of which IBB Ventures has invested more than €290 million as lead, co-lead or co-investor. IBB Ventures is the umbrella brand for the VC activities of IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft and part of the IBB Group. www.ibbventures.de

Contact Person

Cindy Beckel and Tobias Schimmelpfennig
IBB Ventures
Bundesallee 210
10719 Berlin

Tel: +49 (0)30 2125 3201
Mail: info@ibbventures.de