What is the AI Research Engine?

The AI Research Engine by Eclipt turns raw web data into structured, actionable intelligence. From investor discovery to lead generation — insights delivered in hours, not weeks.

What use cases does it support?

Investor Search, Lead Generation, and Market & Compliance Intelligence.

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Autonomous AI agent that finds, analyzes, and delivers what matters.

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From question to insight — in three steps

Describe your goal

"Find early-stage climate investors in DACH."

Our AI explores and reasons

Autonomous multi-source analysis with human guidance.

You receive structured results

Verified lists, fit scores, and summaries.

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Use Case Examples

InputComplex text prompt with multiple criteria

"Find early-stage climate tech investors in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) focusing on B2B SaaS companies in carbon accounting or energy management. Ticket sizes €500k-€2M for Seed to Series A rounds. Prefer investors with at least 3 climate tech investments in the last 2 years, active on LinkedIn, and have portfolio companies with 10-50 employees. Exclude pure financial VCs - looking for strategic investors with domain expertise."

Output

Investor Name	Outreach Recommendation	Fit Score	Geography	Stage Focus	Sector Expertise	Ticket Size	Recent Climate Investments	Portfolio Co. Size	Strategic Value	Contact
Green Future Ventures	Lead with carbon accounting ROI case study. Partner is ex-SAP, emphasize enterprise integration. Mention portfolio co. SolarCorp for warm intro.	94/100	Berlin, Munich	Seed, Series A	Climate Tech, B2B SaaS	€500k-€1.5M	3 in 2024, 5 in 2023	15-45 employees avg	Ex-operator, deep sector network	partner@greenfuture.vc
Alpine Climate Partners	Focus on Swiss carbon credit market expertise. Team values technical depth - prepare detailed architecture deck. Q2 2025 fundraising timeline ideal.	91/100	Zurich	Pre-Seed to Series A	Energy Tech, Carbon Markets	€750k-€2M	4 in 2024, 3 in 2023	12-35 employees avg	Corporate partnerships, EU regulatory expertise	investing@alpineclimate.ch
Carbon Edge Capital	Emphasize ESG reporting automation angle. Partner active on LinkedIn - engage with recent post on EU taxonomy. Portfolio includes 2 energy mgmt companies.	89/100	Vienna, Berlin	Seed	CleanTech, ESG Software	€500k-€1M	5 in 2024, 4 in 2023	20-50 employees avg	Technical due diligence, scaling playbook	team@carbonedge.eu
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InputComplex enrichment criteria with multiple filters

"Find B2B SaaS companies in Germany with 50-200 employees, focused on developer tools or infrastructure software. Must have raised funding in last 18 months (Seed to Series B), using modern tech stack (React/Vue + Cloud infrastructure). Decision makers should be technical (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Product). Exclude consultancies and agencies. Prioritize companies with active engineering blogs, GitHub presence, or recent product launches. Include signals like hiring activity, tech stack changes, and recent funding for timing outreach."

Output

Company Name	Outreach Recommendation	Fit Score	Decision Maker	Email	Company Size	Tech Stack
TechFlow GmbH	Anna recently posted about API integration challenges. Pitch developer-friendly onboarding. Company recently raised Series A - high buying intent window.	87/100	Anna Schmidt, CTO	anna.schmidt@techflow.de	120 employees	React, Python, AWS
DataSync Solutions	Engineering team expanded 40% last year - scaling pains likely. Position as infrastructure partner. Michael is active in Cloud Native Munich meetup.	82/100	Michael Weber, VP Engineering	m.weber@datasync.de	85 employees	Vue.js, Node.js, GCP
CloudOps Berlin	Product roadmap shows mobile expansion. Sarah's background is design - emphasize UX benefits. Company's tech blog shows interest in performance optimization.	90/100	Sarah Klein, Head of Product	sarah.k@cloudops.io	150 employees	Angular, Java, Azure
...	...	...	...	...	...	...

InputComplex research question requiring synthesis

"Analyze the competitive landscape for carbon accounting SaaS in DACH region. Who are the key players (startups and incumbents)? What are their differentiation strategies, pricing models, and market positioning? Which segments are underserved? What regulatory drivers are accelerating adoption? Include recent funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and technology approaches (API-first vs. consulting-led). Identify potential acquisition targets and assess market consolidation trends."

Output

Carbon Accounting SaaS Market Analysis

DACH Region Landscape Report

Market Intelligence Generated: November 2025 Confidence: High (92%)

📊 Executive Summary

The DACH carbon accounting SaaS market is experiencing 40% YoY growth driven by EU regulatory mandates (CSRD, Taxonomy) and corporate net-zero commitments. Market shows clear segmentation between enterprise solutions (€50k+ ACV, consulting-heavy) and emerging mid-market offerings (€5-15k ACV, self-service).

Key Market Dynamics:

Regulatory Catalyst: CSRD compliance deadline (2025) driving 60% of new deals
Market Maturity: Early majority adoption phase (18% penetration in target segments)
Competitive Intensity: Consolidation expected within 18-24 months
Customer Preferences: Shifting from consulting-led to platform-first solutions

Market Size & Growth

💡 Key Opportunity: Mid-market segment (1,000-5,000 employees) represents €85M untapped TAM and is critically underserved. Incumbents prioritize enterprise (18-month sales cycles, high CAC), while startups lack enterprise credibility and compliance infrastructure. Strategic window for differentiated hybrid model: self-service onboarding + expert consultation for complex Scope 3 emissions.

🏢 Competitive Landscape

Market Share Distribution (2024)

Tier 1: Market Leaders (€10M+ ARR)

🏆 CarbonFlow (Berlin) - Market Leader | €71M ARR

Positioning: End-to-end decarbonization platform targeting large enterprises
Pricing: €50-200k ACV | 18-month avg sales cycle | 92% gross retention
Funding: €100M Series C (June 2024, €850M valuation) - Leading European VCs
Customer Base: 200+ enterprises (Siemens, Deutsche Bank disclosed)
Strength: Deep industry expertise, 80-person consulting team, compliance certifications
Weakness: Mid-market ROI challenges, 6-9 month implementation cycles
Strategic Position: Defensive - protecting enterprise accounts against API-first challengers

⚡ SustainMetrics (Munich/Vienna) - Technical Infrastructure | €47M ARR

Positioning: API-first data infrastructure for multi-system sustainability reporting
Pricing: €30-120k ACV | Platform + usage fees | 88% net retention (upsell driven)
Funding: €65M Series B (March 2024) - Strategic corporate investors
Recent Move: SAP, Oracle ERP partnerships for native integration (Sept 2024)
Differentiation: Developer experience, <2 week integration, open API ecosystem
Customer Profile: Tech-forward finance teams, 50-5000 employees
Weakness: Less hands-on consulting vs CarbonFlow, requires technical resources
Strategic Position: Offensive - land-and-expand through technical teams

[...3 additional Tier 1 players profiled with detailed financials in full report]

Tier 2: Fast-Growing Startups (€1-5M ARR)

🚀 GreenTrace (Zurich) - Rapid Growth

Momentum: Strong traction, expanding across DACH Q1 2025
Threat Level: HIGH - well-funded (€55M Series B), proven model

🎯 EmissionTrack (Berlin) - Mid-Market Focus

Funding: €3M Seed (Regional Climate Tech Fund, Apr 2024)
Traction: 45 customers, €1.8M ARR
Sweet Spot: 500-2000 employee companies

[...6 more emerging players profiled in full report]

🎯 Market Gaps & Strategic Opportunities

Underserved Segments (TAM: €85M)

Segment	Size	Pain Point	Willingness to Pay
Manufacturing SMEs	€35M	Complex Scope 3, no consulting budget	⭐⭐⭐⭐ High
PE Portfolio Cos	€28M	Need standardized multi-company view	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High
German Mittelstand	€22M	Data sovereignty, German support	⭐⭐⭐ Medium-High

Technology & Product Gaps

❌ AI-Powered Scope 3: 90% of tools use basic spend-based models
❌ ERP Integration: Only SAP well-supported, Datev/MS Dynamics gaps
❌ Open APIs: Proprietary data silos, no ecosystem play
❌ Audit-Ready: Most tools lack compliance-grade documentation

[...Full competitive feature matrix in complete report]

💼 Strategic Recommendations

For New Entrants (Go-to-Market Strategy)

Recommended Entry Vector: "Compliance-Ready Mid-Market Platform"

🎯 Target Wedge: Mid-market manufacturing (500-2000 employees)

- Why: €35M TAM, 70% underserved, CSRD deadline urgency - Customer Profile: CFOs/Finance teams, limited sustainability resources - Pain Points: Scope 3 complexity, audit readiness, budget constraints (<€30k) - Decision Timeline: 2-4 months (compliance-driven vs. 18mo strategic buys)

🔧 Product Differentiation: "Guided Automation" Model

- Core Platform: Self-service data ingestion + automated calculation engine - AI Layer: Scope 3 estimation with transparency scoring + anomaly detection - Human Layer: Quarterly expert reviews + audit preparation support - Pricing: €12-28k ACV (60% gross margin) vs. €50k+ incumbents - Time to Value: <4 weeks vs. 6-9 months with CarbonFlow

🤝 Partner Ecosystem: Channel-Led Growth

- Tier 1: Regional sustainability consultancies (white-label, 30% rev share) - Tier 2: Accounting firms (referral network for CSRD audits) - Tier 3: ERP integrators (Datev, Lexware - underserved vs. SAP focus) - Expected Channel Mix: 40% direct, 60% partner by Year 2

⚡ Launch Timeline & Investment:

- MVP Scope: 6-9 months | Team: 8 FTE (4 eng, 2 product, 2 domain experts) - Budget: €250-350k pre-revenue | €800k-1.2M to €1M ARR - First 10 Customers: Founder-led sales, sustainability consultancy partnerships - Breakeven: 18-24 months at 40% EBITDA margin trajectory

For Investors (M&A Thesis)

Market Consolidation Drivers:

Regulatory compliance creating urgency → premium valuations for compliant platforms
Enterprise buyers seeking "full stack" (data + consulting + audit)
Geographic expansion cheaper via M&A than organic build

Acquisition Target Landscape:

Target	Valuation	ARR	Strategic Rationale	Likely Acquirers
EmissionTrack	€15-25M	€1.8M	Mid-market product-market fit, 60% YoY	CarbonFlow, SustainMetrics
CarbonScope	€8-12M	€1.2M	Manufacturing vertical depth, audit-ready	Industry-specific PE funds
ClimateInsights	€30-50M	€4.5M	Geographic coverage (FR/BE), strong brand	GreenTrace, US expansion plays

Valuation Multiples: 8-12x ARR (compliance-ready) vs. 4-6x (traditional SaaS)

⚠️ Catalysts to Watch:

Q1 2025: Major ERP vendors (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) likely to announce acquisitions
H2 2025: Private equity consolidation of €5-15M ARR "roll-up" targets
2026+: Public market readiness for category leader (€50M+ ARR required)

For Corporates (Build vs. Buy Decision Tree)

Buy if: <5000 employees OR need audit-ready solution by Q2 2025
Build if: >10k employees AND have in-house data engineering team
Hybrid: Platform + internal carbon team becoming standard at 2000+ employees

📄 Full Report Includes (120+ pages):

Section 1: Market Sizing & Forecasts

TAM/SAM/SOM analysis by segment, geography, and vertical
5-year revenue projections with scenario modeling (base/bull/bear)
Customer adoption curves and penetration rates by company size

Section 2: Competitive Intelligence

40+ detailed company profiles (financials, team, strategy, customer interviews)
Complete feature comparison matrix (25 features × 15 vendors)
Win/loss analysis from 50+ sales cycles
Pricing benchmarks across customer segments (with actual contract terms)

Section 3: Strategic Analysis

Technology stack analysis & integration capabilities (APIs, ERP, data flows)
Regulatory timeline & compliance requirements (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GHG Protocol)
Channel partnership landscape (consultancies, accounting firms, system integrators)
Customer decision criteria & buying committee mapping

Section 4: Market Entry Playbook

Detailed go-to-market strategy for mid-market segment
Sales playbook with pitch decks, battlecards, and objection handling
Partnership agreement templates and revenue-share models
24-month P&L model with sensitivity analysis

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AI Research Agent

From question to insight — in three steps

Describe your goal

Our AI explores and reasons

You receive structured results

Use Case Examples

Carbon Accounting SaaS Market Analysis

DACH Region Landscape Report

📊 Executive Summary

Market Size & Growth

🏢 Competitive Landscape

Market Share Distribution (2024)

Tier 1: Market Leaders (€10M+ ARR)

Tier 2: Fast-Growing Startups (€1-5M ARR)

🎯 Market Gaps & Strategic Opportunities

Underserved Segments (TAM: €85M)

Technology & Product Gaps

💼 Strategic Recommendations

For New Entrants (Go-to-Market Strategy)

For Investors (M&A Thesis)

For Corporates (Build vs. Buy Decision Tree)

A new category: AI-native research automation

Flexible plans tailored to your research needs

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