Palette Raises €3M Pre-seed

Copenhagen-based AI software startup Palette has secured €3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operating system platform designed for AI-native teams. The company aims to facilitate the integration of AI agents across business functions while maintaining control over internal data and workflows.

Investors

The round was led by Ugly Duckling Ventures, with participation from Emblem, Acadian Ventures, and a group of angel investors.

Palette Use of Funds

Palette plans to use the capital to expand its sales operations and team, while continuing the development and rollout of its AI-native operating system.

About Palette

Founded in 2025 by Brian Kyed, Lars Ettrup, Steffen D. Sommer, and Christian Lomholt, Palette is building an operating system for teams to work with various AI agents. Their product, including the Palette Desktop application, enables users to integrate AI models into internal workflows while retaining control over organizational context and data.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://palette.team

Company: Palette
Raised: €3M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: August 11, 2026
Lead Investor: Ugly Duckling Ventures
Additional Investors: Emblem, Acadian Ventures, angel investors
Software Category: AI Software
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/08/11/palette-raises-eur3m-pre-seed-to-develop-an-os-for-ai-native-teams/