Hamburg-based startup Toern has closed a €1 million seed financing round as it looks to scale its AI-powered returns platform for e-commerce merchants.

Founded in 2023, the company has shifted from an earlier peer-to-peer approach focused on more sustainable returns to a platform that digitizes and automates the full returns process. It also provides merchants with real-time data intended to improve operational and commercial decision-making.

The new funding will be used to further develop the platform, strengthen Toern’s presence across the DACH region, and support more e-commerce brands seeking to manage returns more efficiently. The round highlights continued investor interest in software aimed at improving margins and streamlining operations in online retail.