Retarus
Munich-based enterprise cloud provider offering intelligent document processing on European AI infrastructure, recognized among top 10 encryption service providers.
Overview
Retarus operates intelligent document processing from self-managed European data centers, processing business documents including orders, invoices, delivery notes, and order confirmations with GDPR-compliant workflows. In November 2025, MarketsandMarkets recognized Retarus among the top 10 companies in the encryption as a service market alongside AWS, Google, and Microsoft, positioning the German firm as a European alternative in a market projected to reach $5.98 billion by 2030.
In January 2026, the company announced a complete architectural overhaul, rebuilding its IDP platform on Mistral Small's 24 billion parameter European AI infrastructure. Martin Hager, CEO and Founder, emphasized the strategic shift: "Mit der neuen IDP-Architektur schaffen wir die Grundlage dafür, dass unsere Kunden ihre Automatisierungsprojekte schnell und flexibel um weitere Use Cases erweitern können. Dabei setzen wir bewusst auf souveräne, europäische KI-Infrastruktur."
This redesign aligns with broader industry trends. Dan Lucarini, Lead Analyst IDP at Deep Analysis, noted: "IDP durchläuft derzeit einen massiven technologischen Wandel weg von dokumentspezifischen Machine-Learning-Modellen hin zu Large Language Models."
Key Features
- Unified LLM Architecture: Single Large Language Model foundation replacing document-specific models
- Subline Item Splitting: Granular recognition within individual line items
- Instant Learning: Real-time adaptation without additional training requirements
- European AI Infrastructure: Built on Mistral Small for data sovereignty compliance
- Multi-Channel Ingestion: Email, fax, API upload, and manual portal submission
- Master Data Validation: Automatic reconciliation against customer master data
- Real-Time Dashboard: Live processing status and performance monitoring
Use Cases
Order Processing Automation
Automated incoming order processing from multiple channels with ERP system integration and discrepancy flagging for human review.
Invoice and Delivery Note Processing
Multilingual invoice and delivery note processing through automated extraction and validation workflows integrated with accounting and logistics systems.
Supply Chain Document Management
Complex supply chain documentation processing including shipping documents, order confirmations, and procurement paperwork with enhanced subline item recognition.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Technology | Mistral Small LLM (24B parameters), unified architecture |
| Recognition Accuracy | 70% initial, up to 98% with intelligent text recognition |
| Document Formats | PDF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF |
| Document Types | Orders, invoices, delivery notes, order confirmations |
| Input Channels | Email, fax, API, manual portal upload |
| Integration | SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Retarus EDI |
| Language Support | Multilingual processing |
| Deployment | European cloud data centers |
| Compliance | GDPR-compliant, European AI sovereignty |
| Implementation | Days to deploy |
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Company Information
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Data Centers: Self-managed European facilities