Sunhat, a Cologne, Germany-based startup helping enterprises automatically validate and share ESG and other vital non-financial data, has raised €9.2 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by CommerzVentures, with participation from existing investors Capnamic, EnBW New Ventures, xdeck, and WEPA Ventures, bringing Sunhat's total to €14.2 million.
Founded in 2014, CommerzVentures is a specialist fintech investor with €550 million under management. The firm backs early- and growth-stage companies in the fintech, insurtech, and climate fintech sectors. A returns-driven, Europe-first investor, CommerzVentures’ global strategy also covers Israel, the USA, and Africa.
Sunhat Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to support its rapid growth, double its team, expand integrations, and extend its Proof AI platform to validate compliance across 100+ global standards and certifications.
About Sunhat
Founded in 2022 by Lukas Vogt, Alexander Behr, and Ali Kamalizade, Sunhat developed the collaborative proof platform to help companies build and grow trust by making proof instant and verifiable. Its AI-native platform, powered by Proof AI, enables instant validation and sharing of non-financial data with regulators, customers, investors, and lenders. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, Sunhat is already used in 20+ countries by companies such as EnBW, Ingredion, Grundfos, and Geberit.
Funding Details
Company: Sunhat GmbH
Raised: €9.2M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: September 2025
Lead Investor: CommerzVentures
Additional Investors: Capnamic, EnBW New Ventures, xdeck, WEPA Ventures
Company Website: https://www.sunhat.com
Software Category: Compliance / ESG Data Management / AI-powered GRC
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/09/germanys-sunhat-raises-e9-2-million-for-its-compliance-platform-to-solve-the-proof-gap-for-enterprises/