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Strong top-line growth with total company revenue increasing 25% and originations increasing 28% from the third quarter of 2023Diluted earnings per share of $1.57 increased 22% and adjusted earnings per share of $2.45 increased 63% compared to the third quarter of 2023Credit performance remained strong compared to a year ago with lower consolidated net charge-off and delinquency ratios, a stable net revenue margin and a higher fair value premium on the total company portfolioLiquidity, including cash and marketable securities and available capacity on facilities, totaled $1.2 billion at September 30

CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Enova International (NYSE: ENVA), a leading financial services company powered by machine learning and world-class analytics, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. 

“For the second quarter in a row, we generated annual growth above 25% in originations, revenue and adjusted EPS as we continue to leverage our world-class machine learning risk management algorithms and sophisticated unit economic framework to swiftly adapt to the operating environment,” said David Fisher, Enova’s CEO. “Both our consumer and small business customers are performing well, resulting in solid credit performance across our portfolio.  Looking forward, our diversified product offerings and strong competitive position coupled with a constructive, macroeconomic environment position us well for continued financial success.”

Third Quarter 2024 Summary

Total revenue of $690 million in the third quarter of 2024 increased 25% from $551 million in the third quarter of 2023.Net revenue margin of 58% in the third quarter of 2024, consistent with the third quarter of 2023, reflecting continued solid credit performance.Net income of $43 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024 increased 22% from $41 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023.Third quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $172 million increased 42% from $121 million in the third quarter of 2023.Adjusted earnings of $68 million, or $2.45 per diluted share, both non-GAAP measures, in the third quarter of 2024 increased from $48 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023.Total company combined loans and finance receivables increased 23% from the end of third quarter of 2023 to a record $3.8 billion with total company originations of $1.6 billion in the quarter.Repurchased $23 million of common stock under the company’s share repurchase program.

“Our ability to deliver strong top and bottom-line results that are in line or better than our expectations reflects the solid footing of our consumer and small business customers and the powerful combination of our diversified product offerings, scalable operating model and world-class risk management capabilities,” said Steve Cunningham, CFO of Enova. “Our solid balance sheet should provide tailwinds to our future profitability in a falling interest rate environment while enabling our ability to both efficiently fund growth and return significant capital to shareholders through share repurchases.”

For information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Conference Call

Enova will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2024 results at 4 p.m. Central Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time today, October 22nd. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Enova Investor Relations website at http://ir.enova.com, along with the company’s earnings press release and supplemental financial information. The U.S. dial-in for the call is 1-855-560-2575 (1-412-542-4161 for non-U.S. callers). Please ask to join the Enova International call. A replay of the conference call will be available until October 29, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. Central Time / 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, while an archived version of the webcast will be available on the Enova International Investor Relations website for 90 days. The U.S. dial-in for the conference call replay is 1-877-344-7529 (1-412-317-0088). The replay access code is 6898465.

About Enova

Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) is a leading financial services company with powerful online lending that serves small businesses and consumers who are underserved by traditional banks. Through its world-class analytics and machine learning algorithms, Enova has provided more than 11.1 million customers with over $58 billion in loans and financing. You can learn more about the company and its portfolio of businesses at www.enova.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about the business, financial condition and prospects of Enova. These forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and reflect the views and assumptions of Enova’s senior management with respect to the business, financial condition and prospects of Enova as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. The actual results of Enova could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties applicable to Enova’s business, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties indicated in Enova’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q and current reports on Forms 8-K. These risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of Enova to control, and, in many cases, Enova cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this release, the words “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates” and similar expressions or variations as they relate to Enova or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Enova cautions you not to put undue reliance on these statements. Enova disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Enova provides historical non-GAAP financial information. Management believes that presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of Enova’s operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of Enova’s business that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.

Management provides non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of Enova’s GAAP consolidated financial statements. Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, Enova’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Combined Loans and Finance Receivables
The combined loans and finance receivables measures are non-GAAP measures that include loans and finance receivables that Enova owns or has purchased and loans that Enova guarantees. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide investors with important information needed to evaluate the magnitude of potential receivable losses and the opportunity for revenue performance of the loans and finance receivable portfolio on an aggregate basis. Management also believes that the comparison of the aggregate amounts from period to period is more meaningful than comparing only the amounts reflected on Enova’s consolidated balance sheet since revenue is impacted by the aggregate amount of receivables owned by Enova and those guaranteed by Enova as reflected in its consolidated financial statements.

Adjusted Earnings Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, Enova has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, or, collectively, the Adjusted Earnings Measures, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and facilitates comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies with varying capital structures, compensation strategies, derivative instruments and amortization methods, which provides a more complete understanding of Enova’s financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as the Adjusted Earnings Measures, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in Enova’s business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, management believes that the adjustments shown below are useful to investors in order to allow them to compare Enova’s financial results during the periods shown without the effect of each of these expense items.

Adjusted EBITDA Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, Enova has provided Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, or, collectively, the Adjusted EBITDA measures, which are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that Enova defines as earnings excluding depreciation, amortization, interest, foreign currency transaction gains or losses, taxes and stock-based compensation. In addition, management believes that the adjustments for other nonoperating expenses, equity method investment income or loss and certain transaction-related costs shown below are useful to investors in order to allow them to compare our financial results during the periods shown without the effect of the expense items. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure that Enova defines as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA Measures are used by investors to analyze operating performance and evaluate Enova’s ability to incur and service debt and Enova’s capacity for making capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA Measures are also useful to investors to help assess Enova’s estimated enterprise value.

ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

2023

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

67,500

$

62,908

$

54,357

Restricted cash

186,880

133,413

323,082

Loans and finance receivables at fair value

4,134,440

3,321,062

3,629,167

Income taxes receivable

66,290

65,664

44,129

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

68,926

58,624

71,982

Property and equipment, net

117,970

103,911

108,705

Operating lease right-of-use assets

12,705

15,984

14,251

Goodwill

279,275

279,275

279,275

Intangible assets, net

12,964

21,019

19,005

Other assets

28,746

41,193

41,583

Total assets

$

4,975,696

$

4,103,053

$

4,585,536

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

259,535

$

275,160

$

261,156

Operating lease liabilities

26,346

27,136

27,042

Deferred tax liabilities, net

217,387

96,942

113,350

Long-term debt

3,293,735

2,442,784

2,943,805

Total liabilities

3,797,003

2,842,022

3,345,353

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized,
46,453,571, 45,140,504 and 45,339,814 shares issued and 26,266,846,
30,244,289 and 29,089,258 outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and
2023 and December 31, 2023, respectively

Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued and outstanding

Additional paid in capital

318,223

274,053

284,256

Retained earnings

1,634,059

1,453,538

1,488,306

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(9,422)

(7,203)

(6,264)

Treasury stock, at cost (20,186,725, 14,896,215 and 16,250,556
shares as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 and December 31, 2023,
respectively)

(764,167)

(459,357)

(526,115)

Total stockholders’ equity

1,178,693

1,261,031

1,240,183

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

4,975,696

$

4,103,053

$

4,585,536

 

ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

$

689,924

$

551,360

$

1,928,249

$

1,534,047

Change in Fair Value

(289,568)

(231,749)

(811,836)

(629,161)

Net Revenue

400,356

319,611

1,116,413

904,886

Operating Expenses

Marketing

141,059

116,508

372,391

292,234

Operations and technology

56,628

51,686

165,960

147,816

General and administrative

38,916

37,731

118,489

111,117

Depreciation and amortization

10,039

9,954

30,011

29,123

Total Operating Expenses

246,642

215,879

686,851

580,290

Income from Operations

153,714

103,732

429,562

324,596

Interest expense, net

(76,902)

(48,666)

(213,453)

(137,571)

Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain

(95)

179

(162)

8

Equity method investment loss

(16,552)

(10)

(16,552)

(1,135)

Other nonoperating expenses

(4,678)

(25)

(5,691)

(279)

Income before Income Taxes

55,487

55,210

193,704

185,619

Provision for income taxes

12,073

13,925

47,951

45,266

Net income

$

43,414

$

41,285

$

145,753

$

140,353

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

1.64

$

1.35

$

5.36

$

4.53

Diluted

$

1.57

$

1.29

$

5.14

$

4.35

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

26,420

30,600

27,182

31,006

Diluted

27,711

31,902

28,382

32,269

 

ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Total cash flows provided by operating activities

$

1,108,056

$

852,581

Cash flows from investing activities

Loans and finance receivables

(1,298,988)

(895,010)

Capitalization of software development costs and purchases of fixed assets

(33,244)

(33,429)

Total cash flows used in investing activities

(1,332,232)

(928,439)

Cash flows provided by financing activities

101,911

93,569

Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(794)

210

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(123,059)

17,921

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

377,439

178,400

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

254,380

$

196,321

 

ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

LOANS AND FINANCE RECEIVABLES FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

(dollars in thousands)

 

The following table includes financial information for loans and finance receivables, which is based on loan and finance receivable balances for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Three Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Change

Ending combined loan and finance receivable principal balance:

Company owned

$

3,593,366

$

2,904,686

$

688,680

Guaranteed by the Company(a)

18,292

13,684

4,608

Total combined loan and finance receivable principal balance(b)

$

3,611,658

$

2,918,370

$

693,288

Ending combined loan and finance receivable fair value balance:

Company owned

$

4,134,440

$

3,321,062

$

813,378

Guaranteed by the Company(a)

25,446

18,661

6,785

Ending combined loan and finance receivable fair value balance(b)

$

4,159,886

$

3,339,723

$

820,163

Fair value as a % of principal(c)

115.2

%

114.4

%

0.8

%

Ending combined loan and finance receivable balance, including
principal and accrued fees/interest outstanding:

Company owned

$

3,742,767

$

3,037,904

$

704,863

Guaranteed by the Company(a)

21,797

16,533

5,264

Ending combined loan and finance receivable balance(b)

$

3,764,564

$

3,054,437

$

710,127

Average combined loan and finance receivable balance, including
principal and accrued fees/interest outstanding:

Company owned(d)

$

3,658,014

$

2,947,494

$

710,520

Guaranteed by the Company(a)(d)

18,999

17,681

1,318

Average combined loan and finance receivable balance(a)(d)

$

3,677,013

$

2,965,175

$

711,838

Installment loans as percentage of average combined loan and finance receivable balance

45.9

%

53.0

%

(7.1)

%

Line of credit accounts as percentage of average combined loan and finance
receivable balance

54.1

%

47.0

%

7.1

%

Revenue

$

680,338

$

543,124

$

137,214

Change in fair value

(287,037)

(229,758)

(57,279)

Net revenue

393,301

313,366

79,935

Net revenue margin

57.8

%

57.7

%

0.1

%

Combined loan and finance receivable originations and purchases

$

1,613,920

$

1,261,186

$

352,734

Delinquencies:

>30 days delinquent

$

293,839

$

242,126

$

51,713

>30 days delinquent as a % of loan and finance receivable balance(c)

7.8

%

7.9

%

(0.1)

%

Charge-offs:

Charge-offs (net of recoveries)

$

309,325

$

277,903

$

31,422

Charge-offs (net of recoveries) as a % of average loan and finance receivable balance(d)

8.4

%

9.4

%

(1.0)

%

(a)

Represents loans originated by third-party lenders through the CSO programs, which are not included in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b)

Non-GAAP measure.

(c)

Determined using period-end balances.

(d)

The average combined loan and finance receivable balance is the average of the month-end balances during the period.

 

ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Adjusted Earnings Measures

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$

43,414

$

41,285

$

145,753

$

140,353

Adjustments:

Transaction-related costs(a)

327

Lease termination and cease-use costs(b)

1,698

Equity method investment loss(c)

16,552

10

16,552

1,135

Other nonoperating expenses(d)

4,678

25

5,691

279

Intangible asset amortization

2,014

2,014

6,041

6,371

Stock-based compensation expense

8,116

7,075

23,519

19,280

Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)

95

(179)

162

(8)

Cumulative tax effect of adjustments

(6,949)

(2,228)

(12,181)

(7,163)

Adjusted earnings

$

67,920

$

48,002

$

185,864

$

161,945

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.57

$

1.29

$

5.14

$

4.35

Adjusted earnings per share

$

2.45

$

1.50

$

6.55

$

5.02

Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$

43,414

$

41,285

$

145,753

$

140,353

Depreciation and amortization expenses

10,039

9,954

30,011

29,123

Interest expense, net

76,902

48,666

213,453

137,571

Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)

95

(179)

162

(8)

Provision for income taxes

12,073

13,925

47,951

45,266

Stock-based compensation expense

8,116

7,075

23,519

19,280

Adjustments:

Transaction-related costs(a)

327

Equity method investment loss(c)

16,552

10

16,552

1,135

Other nonoperating expenses(d)

4,678

25

5,691

279

Adjusted EBITDA

$

171,869

$

120,761

$

483,419

$

372,999

Adjusted EBITDA margin calculated as follows:

Total Revenue

$

689,924

$

551,360

$

1,928,249

$

1,534,047

Adjusted EBITDA

171,869

120,761

483,419

372,999

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue

24.9

%

21.9

%

25.1

%

24.3

%

(a)

In the first quarter of 2024, the Company recorded $0.3 million ($0.2 million net of tax) of costs related to a consent solicitation for the Senior Notes due 2025.

(b)

In the first quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a loss of $1.7 million ($1.3 million net of tax) related to the exit of leased office space.

(c)

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded an equity method investment loss of $16.6 million ($13.3 million net of tax) related to the write-down of its investment in Linear.

(d)

In the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded other nonoperating expenses of $4.7 million ($3.5 million net of tax) and $5.7 million ($4.3 million net of tax) related to early extinguishment of debt. In the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded other nonoperating expenses of $0.3 million ($0.2 million net of tax) related to early extinguishment of debt.

 

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Volkswagen at No. 1 leads Top Ten dominated by car makers, energy

Germany leads country count; Financials leads all sectors on the 2024 ranking with 100 companies

Fortune 500 Europe list launched in conjunction with Fortune CEO Forum 2024 in London, convening 40 CEOs for invitation-only event

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Fortune unveiled the Fortune 500 Europe, the world’s most authoritative ranking of Europe’s largest companies by revenue. Volkswagen claimed the top spot on the Fortune 500 Europe list, with $348 billion in revenue, up 19%, and taking over from Shell, whose revenues fell 16%. While Germany had the largest total of companies from a single country, the Fortune 500 Europe includes companies from 24 different countries in the region.

More than half of all 500 companies come from just 4 countries: Germany (79), UK (77), France (67) and Switzerland (36). But the Franco-German axis is creaking. The region’s most profitable companies are now in Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, and Ireland. In southern Europe, Spain’s and Italy’s companies are marginally more profitable than the region overall.

The Fortune 500 Europe Top 10 List:

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Grethe Schepers, Lists Director, Europe said, “The 2024 Fortune 500 Europe list highlights the good and the bad, illustrating pressures on innovation and competitiveness. Profits are up 7.6% but when it comes to diversity, women’s leadership is shrinking—female CEOs now lead just 6.2% of companies, down from 7% last year. The technology sector pales in comparison to the US, accounting for just 2% of all list revenue with profits and employment shrinking. Financials, however, staged a remarkable cyclical comeback boosted by higher interest rates.”

Alex Wood Morton, Executive Editor, Europe added, “Europe is at a crossroads. This year’s list has echoes of the Fortune 500 in America 20 years ago, when it was dominated by oil and gas and car makers. The challenge for European companies is innovation at scale–those that can adapt and embrace new technologies will gain the edge in an increasingly competitive global economy.”

This year’s Fortune 500 Europe list is being launched in conjunction with the Fortune CEO Forum 2024 in London (today), which will convene 40 CEOs for an exclusive and invitation-only event to discuss and dissect the business-critical themes at the top of every CEO’s agenda. The day’s session will address mastering AI responsibly, raising European competitiveness, the transition to green energy, and how to thrive in an ever-changing world for consumers and workers.

For the Fortune 500 Europe list, companies are ranked by total revenues for their latest available respective fiscal years. All companies on the list must publish financial data and report part or all of their figures to a government agency. The latest figures in the list are as reported by the companies; any comparisons are with the prior year’s figures as originally reported. Fortune does not restate the prior year’s figures for changes in accounting.

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JA Solar Empowers Renewable Energy Talent Development with Practical Training Program at Vietnam Electric Power University

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BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On October 2, JA Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, participated in a practical training course to university students in Vietnam, in a move to advance solar PV education and encourage innovation in renewable energy applications.

The course, titled “Management, Design, Construction, and Operation of Rooftop Solar Power Systems,” was part of a session organized by INPOS, a leading Vietnamese renewable energy technology company. The course was held in Electric Power University, a public university in Hanoi which is renowned in Vietnam for its excellence in electrical engineering and renewable energy studies, and is committed to cultivating a new generation of high-skilled talent equipped with both theoretical and practical expertise.

The course was designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering students from Vietnam’s top universities a unique, immersive experience in PV technology. More than 100 students participated in the program, gaining hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of solar technologies through JA Solar’s expertise.

As a global leader in the PV industry, JA Solar shared an insightful introduction on PV module performance, manufacturing processes, and the latest technological innovations, with highlights on the application of high-efficiency PV modules in various scenarios. In the Q&A part, students actively engaged with JA Solar experts in discussions. This dynamic learning environment not only sparked students’ interest but also provided a strong foundation for their future roles in the renewable energy sector.

JA Solar’s collaboration with INPOS and the Vietnam Electric Power University is a continuation of their strong partnership. Earlier this year, in April, JA Solar, together with INPOS, donated a mobile PV system to the university, supporting its research and education on renewable energy. This training program further solidifies their joint commitment to developing talent in the solar industry and advancing renewable energy technologies.

Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar, commented, “At JA Solar, we believe that nurturing the next generation of solar professionals is vital to the future of renewable energy. We are committed to talent development through various initiatives, including our investment in institutions like Xingtai Polytechnic Institute of New Energy. By partnering with universities such as Electric Power University, we strive to cultivate the skilled professionals needed for the long-term growth of the industry.”

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AI Governance Startup DAIKI GmbH Raises €1.5 Million in Seed Funding

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VIENNA, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DAIKI GmbH, an AI governance and compliance solutions provider based in Vienna, has successfully secured €1.5 million in seed funding to support its European roll-out and further product development. The funding marks a significant milestone in Daiki’s mission to help businesses across Europe responsibly deploy AI.

Daiki offers a SaaS solution for AI governance and compliance with the EU AI Act and ISO standards, including ISO 13485 for medical device manufacturers. Built by a multidisciplinary team of experts, it offers an integrated document and quality management system (eQMS), streamlined processes for AI development, and an AI Copliot for successful AI implementation at scale.

Today, AI development involves complex legal, ethical, and technical issues that most organizations find difficult to manage. These challenges often slow down innovation and make it harder for organizations to fully benefit from AI. Daiki tackles these challenges through its SaaS platform that guides companies towards successful AI implementation, saving time and money spent on costly consultants so organizations can focus on achieving real results with AI.

After 18 months of bootstrapping, the company received €1.5 million in seed funding from Humanitas GmbH, an investment vehicle of Tarek Sherif. Tarek is the co-founder of Medidata Solutions, and current Chairman of Dassault Systèmes’ Life Sciences Sector Board. With the newly secured seed funding, Daiki will accelerate its development efforts, including a new AI model registry feature. The funds will also be used to scale the team and strengthen its market presence across Europe.

Daiki currently caters to the MedTech, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on the DACH region, the UK, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. It also serves companies doing business in the EU, which are obligated to comply with the EU AI Act, across a broad range of industries. Daiki operates on a SaaS subscription model, with discounted rates offered to research institutes, NGOs, and the public sector. With significant market potential, the company also counts the University Hospital Basel and Seco Tools among its customers.

Led by CEO Kevin Michael Gibney, an international sales and marketing executive with extensive experience in high-tech SaaS startups, Daiki additionally benefits from an experienced Advisory Board. Its members represent a diverse range of expertise, featuring leaders in AI governance, philosophy, UX design, and life sciences innovation.

“To succeed in the European market, the effective and ethical development and deployment of AI must go hand in hand. Daiki demonstrates that, with the right technical tooling, it is possible to drive innovation, while at the same time meeting complex regulatory requirements,” commented Daiki Advisory Board member Paula Cipierre.

 

About Daiki
Daiki is an artificial intelligence startup based in Vienna. Daiki’s SaaS platform combines AI, legal, and ethics expertise, enabling companies to successfully implement AI-based projects while ensuring compliance with industry-specific, local, and international standards.

For more information, visit https://dai.ki

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