Munich-based startup Skalar has raised €12 million in a combined pre-seed and seed financing, the company announced on July 14, 2026. The round was led by Headline, with participation from futurepresent, QED Investors, Repeat, MS&AD, Foreword, and several angel investors.
Founded in 2025 by Björn Goß, Niklas Wagener, Florian Lang, Martin Gugel, and Christian Pötter, Skalar is building an AI-first tax and accounting firm for businesses. The company combines its own technology stack with human tax experts to deliver services across tax, accounting, and payroll.
Skalar said it will use the funding to further develop its AI system, automate additional workflows, respond to strong demand, and improve the customer experience. The raise comes as startups increasingly target professional services workflows with AI, including areas such as accounting, compliance, and back-office operations.
Founded in 2025 by Björn Goß, Niklas Wagener, Florian Lang, Martin Gugel, and Christian Pötter, Skalar is building an AI-first tax and accounting firm for businesses. The company combines its own technology stack with human tax experts to deliver services across tax, accounting, and payroll.
Skalar said it will use the funding to further develop its AI system, automate additional workflows, respond to strong demand, and improve the customer experience. The raise comes as startups increasingly target professional services workflows with AI, including areas such as accounting, compliance, and back-office operations.