exb
Munich-based AI company pivoted from general document processing to logistics automation and financial crime prevention solutions.
Overview
ExB Labs, founded in 2000, underwent strategic transformation in 2024-2025, shifting from general document processing to vertical specialization. In October 2024, founder Dr. Ramin Assadollahi stepped down as CEO, replaced by scaling expert Tobias Brix with "data, AI and automation" background, signaling the company's move from product development to aggressive market expansion.
The company raised €9.5 million in funding led by Alstin Capital, with participation from Bayern Kapital and other investors. ExB has committed to two primary verticals: logistics automation and financial crime prevention. In logistics, they won the Innovation Award at NeoCargo's Innovation Day on May 8, 2025, receiving the highest votes from approximately 120 logistics industry professionals. In compliance, they secured UK government backing for anti-money laundering initiatives targeting virtual asset risks across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus.
Key Features
- Anna AI Clerk: Logistics-focused virtual assistant for waybills, delivery notes, invoices, and customs documents with immediate deployment
- Real-Time Cross-Dock Processing: Direct TMS integration for CMRs, delivery notes, and ASNs
- Anti-Money Laundering Solutions: Virtual asset risk detection and policy development tools
- CBAM Compliance: CO₂-related document processing for 2026 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulations
- Cognitive Workbench: Deep learning platform for custom document understanding modules
Use Cases
Logistics Document Automation
ExB's award-winning Anna solution processes multilingual customs papers, transport invoices with varied pricing structures, and real-time cross-dock operations. The platform targets high-volume logistics operations where processing speed creates competitive advantage, with claimed deployment without "complicated setup" or "lengthy integration processes."
Financial Crime Prevention
ExB's government-backed compliance solutions target virtual asset money laundering risks through policy development and capacity building. The platform analyzes financial documents and transaction patterns to identify suspicious activities and support regulatory compliance initiatives.
CBAM Regulation Compliance
With 2026 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulations approaching, ExB develops CO₂-related document processing capabilities for importers requiring carbon content verification and emissions documentation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Platform | Cognitive Workbench with deep learning |
| Primary Focus | Logistics automation, financial crime prevention |
| Deployment Model | Ready-to-deploy with minimal setup |
| Document Types | Waybills, customs papers, invoices, compliance documents |
| Integration | Direct TMS integration, API connectivity |
| Processing Speed | Real-time cross-dock operations |
| Compliance | Anti-money laundering, CBAM regulation support |
| Market Recognition | NeoCargo Innovation Award 2025 |
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Company Information
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2000
CEO: Tobias Brix (since October 2024)
Funding: €9.5 million (Alstin Capital, Bayern Kapital, Plug and Play Tech Center, Hannover Digital Investments, Blackrun Partners)