Certo Raises $4M Seed Round

Certo Raises $4M Seed Round

Certo, a Paris, France-based AI startup that provides compliance automation platform for the CPG industry, has raised $4 million in seed funding.

The funding round was led by Daphni, with participation from Entrepreneurs First, Motier Ventures, and Transpose Platform.

Certo plans to utilize the capital to hire regulatory experts to strengthen its proprietary database and managed services, accelerate its commercial growth in the US market, and expand its product reach beyond personal care and food supplements into the broader food and beverage sector.

Founded in 2026 by Bastien Deliège-Coste and Jean Duquenne, Certo is an AI company that develops specialized compliance systems for consumer goods brands. Their platform automates regulatory checks including ingredient validation, formula compliance, claims verification, and labeling across international markets to replace manual, spreadsheet-based workflows.

Funding Details

Company: Certo

Raised: $4M

Round: Seed

Funding Date: May 26, 2026

Lead Investor: Daphni

Additional Investors: Entrepreneurs First, Motier Ventures, Transpose Platform

Company Website: https://www.askcerto.com/

Software Category: AI Compliance Software