amberSearch secured €2.1 million in seed funding to accelerate AI adoption for SMEs. Led by Ventech, a pan-European early-stage venture capitalist, with participation from angel investors, the financing round successfully closed, raising EUR 2.1 million. This investment enhances the AI-powered search and knowledge platform, evolving it into a comprehensive AI-driven automation solution. Expansion of the enterprise AI assistant and development of automation capabilities will enable seamless integration with existing business processes, making AI more practical and accessible for mid-sized businesses without complex IT projects or reliance on Big Tech.
amberSearch initially launched to simplify access to internal company knowledge, ensuring a secure, privacy-compliant, and SME-optimized solution while maintaining access rights. Businesses face challenges in efficiently retrieving internal knowledge due to scattered information across multiple systems and rising organizational complexity. Workforce reductions caused by demographic shifts further exacerbate the issue, leading to inefficiencies in daily operations. Over 200 companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland utilize amberSearch to streamline collaboration, reduce search time, and enhance decision-making. Now, the transition from search functionality to a full AI-powered enterprise solution empowers companies to build AI assistants and leverage AI agents for internal knowledge access in decision-making.
Advancing beyond conventional search functions, AI-driven automation remains a core focus. Basic chatbot solutions and standalone data upload tools fail to provide comprehensive business value. Secure integration within a controlled data environment is essential to ensure efficiency and compliance. Constant advancements in AI models create challenges for businesses trying to stay focused on their core operations while keeping pace with technological innovation. amberSearch manages integrations, knowledge management, and AI development, allowing companies to concentrate on serving customers while leveraging cutting-edge AI tools for increased efficiency.
amberSearch addresses SME concerns regarding AI adoption, including integration complexity, data security risks, and IT resource constraints. A privacy-first, plug-and-play approach ensures full GDPR and ISO27001 compliance while maintaining data control without reliance on third-party AI providers. Seamless integration into existing enterprise environments eliminates workflow disruptions, and efficiency gains of up to 40% reduce manual searching and internal inquiries.
Philipp Reißel, co-founder and CEO, states: “Our mission is to bring the power of AI to SMEs, especially in more traditional sectors – such as manufacturing – where companies have a wealth of information and data to manage but often struggle with AI adoption due to complexities, resource constraints, and concerns over data security. amberSearch bridges this gap with a plug-and-play architecture that requires minimal IT expertise, lowering the entry barrier to AI adoption.”