Audit Control Agent Startup Raises €1.3M
alejandroll10 · x · 2026-07-17
EarlySignals introduced the new startup Auxilius: it transforms enterprise audit controls into code maintained by agents.
What They Do
- Founder Chris Hoppe worked at EY for 12 years and co-created the virtual internal audit practice
- Co-founder James Barnes is a former Sopra Steria architect
- The platform converts policies and regulations into scripts, continuously testing controls instead of periodic sampling
- The goal is to replace traditional periodic sampling with 100% checking
Why It Matters
- Particularly valuable for scenarios requiring auditable evidence chains, such as DORA and EU AI Act
- Traditional dashboard tools struggle to provide the same level of audit evidence
Business Progress
- Closed a €1.3 million pre-seed round in July 2026
- Led by HTGF
- Reported acquiring its first enterprise customers in regulated industries
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