
Explain is a scale-up company that leverages AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), to analyze public sector data. Their AI SaaS platform automates the process of responding to public contracts, aiming to become a global player in generative AI with European technology. The company targets sectors such as energy, environment, telecommunications, construction, and smart city development. Explain emphasizes its ability to help businesses save time, identify opportunities, and gain a competitive edge in public procurement by providing comprehensive and intelligently analyzed data.

Explain is a scale-up company that leverages AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), to analyze public sector data. Their AI SaaS platform automates the process of responding to public contracts, aiming to become a global player in generative AI with European technology. The company targets sectors such as energy, environment, telecommunications, construction, and smart city development. Explain emphasizes its ability to help businesses save time, identify opportunities, and gain a competitive edge in public procurement by providing comprehensive and intelligently analyzed data.
What they do: AI SaaS platform using LLMs to analyze public-sector data and automate responses to public contracts
Headquarters: Paris, Île-de-France, France
Founders / leadership: Guillaume Liegey, Arthur Muller, Vincent Pons; Guillaume Liegey listed as CEO
Employees: 43
Recent funding: Total raised reported ≈ $11.29M; Series A completed (last funding 2023-04-03)
Public procurement intelligence and automation for businesses working with governments
2017
AI / GovTech / Public procurement intelligence
6000000.00 EUR
Round in 2023 reported as ≈€6M and included historical investors
“Backed by early investors Odyssée Capital Investment and Kima Ventures; supported by a group of business angels and investors including Saint James Financial”