
AskBrian GmbH offers Brian, an AI-powered digital assistant designed for consultants and business professionals to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as document translation, financial analysis, research, and presentation graphics. The company integrates leading data sources and digital services to provide a multifunctional assistant accessible via multiple channels including MS Teams, Slack, email, and web app. With a focus on simplicity, security, and GDPR compliance, Brian enhances productivity by allowing users to delegate standard operative tasks and focus on value-adding activities. AskBrian has gained traction with over 600 users and more than 1000 requests per month as of early 2020, and has been adopted by notable consulting firms and enterprises. In 2023, AskBrian was acquired by think-cell, signaling growth and innovation potential in the professional productivity software market.

AskBrian GmbH offers Brian, an AI-powered digital assistant designed for consultants and business professionals to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as document translation, financial analysis, research, and presentation graphics. The company integrates leading data sources and digital services to provide a multifunctional assistant accessible via multiple channels including MS Teams, Slack, email, and web app. With a focus on simplicity, security, and GDPR compliance, Brian enhances productivity by allowing users to delegate standard operative tasks and focus on value-adding activities. AskBrian has gained traction with over 600 users and more than 1000 requests per month as of early 2020, and has been adopted by notable consulting firms and enterprises. In 2023, AskBrian was acquired by think-cell, signaling growth and innovation potential in the professional productivity software market.
Product: Brian — AI assistant for consultants and business professionals
Founded: 2018
Acquisition: Acquired by think-cell (announced Sep 19, 2023)
Distribution: Web app, MS Teams, Slack, email
Users / scale (early): 600+ users and 1,000+ requests/month (as of early 2020)
Productivity automation for consulting and professional services—reducing repetitive document, research and presentation preparation work.
2018
Software / AI (professional productivity tools)
Round included participation from Carcharodon Capital, COREventures, Whistler and angel investors; earlier angel round led by Björn Kolbmüller and Paul Schwarzenholz.