Tanso raises €12 million Series A with its environmental management and compliance automation software

Tanso has successfully closed a Series A funding round of €12 million. The round was led by international venture capital firms henQ and Fortino Capital, with strong participation from existing investors Capnamic and UVC Partners.

New legal reporting requirements and pressure along the supply chain

For manufacturing industrial companies, the pressure to engage in active environmental and compliance management is increasing significantly: With mandatory sustainability reporting at the EU level (e.g., the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, “CSRD”), the communication of sustainability KPIs in the areas of environment, social, and governance is becoming part of financial reporting – subject to auditor review and board liability.

At the same time, major customers in industries such as automotive, food, or chemicals are increasing pressure on their suppliers to actively engage in sustainability management in the area of decarbonization and to report regularly on progress. What was once communicated voluntarily is now establishing environmental performance as a key competitive driver.

With Tanso, the industry meets regulatory requirements and positions itself for the future

Founded in 2021 by Till Wiechmann, Gyri Reiersen and Lorenz Hetzel, Tanso offers a cloud-based solution for environmental management and compliance automation. The Tanso software helps manufacturing industrial companies meet environmental requirements along their supply chain and reduce compliance costs.

Data-driven transformation and effective decarbonization with Tanso

As a data management and analytics software, Tanso builds on existing company systems and creates a centralized control view for sustainability and compliance. This enables companies to centrally plan transformation projects such as investments in decarbonization measures, manage them based on data, and effectively track progress. The software is currently used by over 300 companies from various industries in more than 40 countries, including Kärcher, Duravit, the Paulaner Group, and Goldbeck.

Cost savings and competitive advantages through software – Case study

• Wheat starch producer Crespel & Deiters saves 75% in sustainability processes
• Böllhoff establishes data management for sustainability processes in more than 40 countries
• Motorsport supplier Pankl AG ensures full compliance with the EU CSRD
• Automotive supplier FEP optimizes environmental KPIs at product level with Tanso and secures a competitive edge in tenders from major OEMs

Growth Plans

The company plans to use the capital to expand its team from the current 55 to over 100 employees, to expand into additional countries, and to develop further product modules for supply chain, compliance, and risk management.

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.

About henQ

We are henQvc, the venture capital fund for B2B software startups. We support Europe’s best founders with investments ranging from €1 to €10 million. We back the underdogs of European B2B. We support the most exceptional founders. We like “boring” or “too small” markets, unconventional business models, or any early-stage company that’s just a little different in one way or another.

Website: https://www.henq.vc/

About Fortino Capital

Fortino Capital is a European investment fund focused on high-growth B2B software companies. Fortino manages three venture capital funds and three mid-cap private equity funds. With offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, Fortino supports outstanding founding teams across Europe on their path to becoming market-leading software companies. Fortino’s venture capital portfolio includes, among others, Spott (BE), LegalFly (BE), Vertuoza (BE), TechWolf (BE), Timeseer.ai (BE), Zaion (FR), Salonkee (LUX), Sides (DE), D2X (NL), Billy Grace (NL), Altura (NL), and Kosli (NO).

Website: https://www.fortinocapital.com/

About UVC Partners

UVC Partners is a leading venture capital firm investing in European B2B tech startups, with offices in Munich and Berlin. Managing over €600 million in assets, UVC Partners typically invests between €1 million and €10 million initially, with up to €30 million per startup, focusing on DeepTech, ClimateTech, Mobility, and Software/AI. As an independent partner of UnternehmerTUM—Europe’s leading startup ecosystem—UVC Partners has unique access to proprietary deal flow, over 1,000 corporates and SMEs, and top talent from the Technical University of Munich, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. UVC Partners' portfolio includes Flix, Isar Aerospace, planqc, Proxima Fusion, Reverion, Tacto, TWAICE, DeepDrive, STABL, and many more. All portfolio companies and founders benefit from the team’s extensive investment and exit experience, its ability to build sustainable industry leaders, and the UnternehmerTUM network—particularly when it comes to accelerating market entry.

Website: www.uvcpartners.com

About Capnamic

Capnamic is a leading European early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Cologne, Munich, and Berlin. The VC invests in outstanding teams from the German-speaking region – from pre-seed to Series A. All portfolio companies benefit from Capnamic’s unique network of global investors and industry partners, as well as hands-on support, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. The Capnamic team brings extensive expertise, including over 100 investments, numerous successful exits and IPOs, and a strong entrepreneurial track record within the investment team. The General Partners are Christian Siegele, Christian Knott, Jörg Binnenbrücker, and Olaf Jacobi.

Website: https://capnamic.com/

Press Contact

Till Wiechmann
CEO
till.wiechmann@tanso.de

Teresa Fernandez
Marketing Lead
teresa.fernandez@tanso.de