Amsterdam's beSirius Secures €3 Million to Revolutionize Industrial Sustainability
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
beSirius, an Amsterdam-based startup, raised €3 million to enhance its AI platform, transforming sustainability data for metals and mining industries into actionable insights that boost strategic decisions.
Strategic Investment and Leadership
The seed funding round, announced on April 15, 2025, was led by NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures), with participation from Fund F, Techstars, BlackWood, WEPA Ventures, and Golden Egg Check [1][2]. Under the leadership of CEO Anastasia Kuskova, beSirius has expanded from its founding team of three to a current workforce of 17 professionals, actively extending its presence across Europe and North America [5].
Revolutionary AI-Powered Platform
At the heart of beSirius’s innovation is the Sustainability Twin, a sophisticated digital profile system that consolidates both qualitative and quantitative sustainability data into machine-readable format [3]. The platform’s AI engine demonstrates remarkable efficiency, reducing manual reporting effort by over 70% while automatically responding to investor, regulator, and customer requests in their required formats [3]. This technological advancement represents a significant shift from traditional static reporting to dynamic, real-time intelligence that directly influences strategic decision-making.
Industry Impact and Market Response
The platform has already gained traction among global industrial leaders, including major players such as FLSmidth, ArcelorMittal, and Freeport-McMoRan [5]. As CEO Kuskova emphasizes, ‘ESG as we have known it is dead. It is no longer about reporting — it is about business performance’ [3]. This perspective has resonated with industry stakeholders, as evidenced by NAP Managing Partner Stefan Walter’s observation that beSirius is effectively transforming sustainability data into a strategic asset through its deep industry expertise and practical, AI-driven approach [3].
Future Development and Market Expansion
The newly secured funding will be strategically deployed to enhance the platform’s AI infrastructure and extend its capabilities [3]. A key focus will be deepening integrations with supply chains, auditors, and financial institutions, enabling companies to move beyond traditional reporting frameworks and build stronger, more strategic relationships with their stakeholders [3]. This development comes at a crucial time when the metals and mining sectors are increasingly seeking to leverage sustainability data for revenue protection and strategic advantage [1].