# SESAMm

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sesamm

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Metz, France
- Website: www.sesamm.com
- Total disclosed funding: $46M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 1, 2023)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Based in France, SESAMm SAS is a fintech company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for analyzing data related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, aiding investors and corporations in informed decision-making.SESAMm SAS, founded in 2014, operates from Metz, France, and focuses on ESG data analysis. The company has completed a total of 5 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B in March 2023, during which it raised EUR 35 million. The firm was co-founded by Florian Aubry, Pierre Rinaldi, and Sylvain Forté, who serves as the CEO.SESAMm primarily offers its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, TextReveal®, which specializes in analyzing vast amounts of data to uncover Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) controversies related to both public and private companies. By processing over 25 billion documents sourced from financial news sites, social media, blogs, forums, and various specialist websites, TextReveal® delivers real-time insights that assist investors and corporations in making informed decisions. The platform is designed to provide users with transparent ESG and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) insights, allowing them to monitor potential risks in their investment portfolios. SESAMm serves a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, investment firms, and corporations worldwide, particularly in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The AI-driven solutions enable these organizations to enhance due diligence processes and comply with regulatory requirements efficiently.SESAMm generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where clients access its advanced TextReveal® platform for ongoing ESG and risk monitoring services. This structure allows organizations to benefit from real-time alerts and detailed reports on ESG controversies and risks associated with their investments. Clients, including asset management firms and private equity investors, typically engage with SESAMm through annual contracts, which may include tiered pricing based on the level of service and data access required. The company's offerings include flagship services that empower users to analyze a comprehensive dataset, thereby facilitating strategic decision-making. Individual pricing plans are structured to reflect the complexity and breadth of data utilized by clients, ensuring that SESAMm's solutions align closely with the unique needs of each organization.In March 2023, SESAMm SAS raised EUR 35 million in Series B funding co-led by new investors Elaia Partners and Opera Tech Ventures, with participation from AFG Partners, CEGEE Capital, Elevator Ventures, and Unigestion, alongside returning investors Carlyle Group and NewAlpha Asset Management. The company plans to utilize this funding to expand into U.S. and Asian markets, support technology development, and hire new employees.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 1, 2023, $37M — Carlyle Group, Unigestion, Elaia Partners, NewAlpha Asset Management, Elevator Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, AFG Partners, CEGEE Capital
- Series B, Apr 8, 2021, $6.8M — NewAlpha Asset Management, Core Ventures Group, AngelSquare, Havenrock
- Series A, Jun 17, 2019, $1.8M — Havenrock

## Investors

- Havenrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/havenrock) — Series A, Series B
- NewAlpha Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newalpha-asset-management) — Series B
- Core Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/core-ventures-group) — Series B
- AngelSquare (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/angelsquare) — Series B
- Carlyle Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carlyle-group) — Series B
- Unigestion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unigestion) — Series B
- Elaia Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elaia-partners) — Series B
- Elevator Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elevator-ventures) — Series B
- Opera Tech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/opera-tech-ventures) — Series B
- AFG Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/afg-partners) — Series B
- CEGEE Capital — Series B