Langdock Brings Its Headquarters Back to Germany
The Langdock CEOs, Judith Dada and Lennard Schmidt - © Langdock
Berlin-based AI startup Langdock is coming home. The company, known for helping businesses use AI tools while staying fully GDPR compliant, has moved its legal headquarters from the United States back to Germany, according to a report by dpa.
Langdock's US parent company has now been transformed into a Societas Europaea (SE), a European public company structure, and is registered in Germany. The move stands out because it goes against a common trend: many European founders shift their company base to the US to get easier access to venture capital and lower taxes on profits.
According to dpa, concerns about US data laws played a big role in the decision. Regulations like the Cloud Act and the Patriot Act can give US authorities access to customer data under certain conditions, something that has made some business clients uneasy.
Founded just three years ago, Langdock already works with more than 13,000 companies, including major names like Merck and Trumpf. The startup says it's profitable and now brings in more than €50 million in recurring annual revenue.
Looking ahead, Langdock wants to become a European cloud and AI infrastructure provider, sometimes called a hyperscaler. As part of that plan, the company aims to open its own data center this year, backed by an investment of €10 to €15 million.
CEO Lennard Schmidt shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, saying the decision reflects a deep belief in Europe's potential. He described feeling fortunate to grow up with Europe's public schools, healthcare and infrastructure, and said Langdock wants to show that ambitious, global companies can be built right here on the continent.