Heidelberg-based AI startup Paretos has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising €8.5 million to further establish itself as a market leader in Decision Intelligence. The funding round was led by Acton Capital, with participation from existing investors UVC Partners and LEA Partners. Paretos, recognized by Gartner as one of only nine European representative Decision Intelligence providers, offers an AI-based platform that supports major companies like HelloFresh, Otto Group, and EDEKA in critical business decision-making processes. The startup's solution typically delivers an ROI of over 100% in the first year for its clients. Fritz Oidtmann, Managing Partner at Acton Capital, praised Paretos for demonstrating long-term value creation through its Decision Intelligence solution. Thorsten Heilig, Co-Founder and CEO of Paretos, emphasized the company's goal to expand its technological lead and address urgent challenges faced by businesses in Germany and Europe. The global Decision Intelligence market is projected to grow by 25% annually by 2030, reaching €50 billion. This technology leverages AI to support, optimize, and automate complex data-driven decisions, focusing on generating actionable insights and concrete measures. With this new funding, Paretos aims to accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a key player in the rapidly expanding Decision Intelligence sector. The investment also includes support from notable funds and angels, such as Interface Capital and former Vodafone CEO Hannes Ametsreiter.

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