With new funding, Nabu will expand its customs automation platform, helping companies streamline cross-border trade, reduce administrative complexity, and improve efficiency as demand for digital compliance solutions grows.
France-based Nabu has raised €3 million in funding to accelerate its expansion across Europe and strengthen its position in digital customs clearance. The round includes participation from Getlink, alongside existing investors such as Maersk Growth, which continues to support the company following its initial pre-seed round in 2022.
Founded in 2022 and operating between Paris and Strasbourg, Nabu provides a platform that automates customs formalities for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international trade companies. Its technology converts client documents and instructions into compliant declarations and automated workflows, helping streamline cross-border operations.
As international trade becomes increasingly complex, driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics and evolving regulations, the need for efficient customs processes is growing.
Nabu addresses this challenge with an AI-based system that reduces manual workload while improving speed and accuracy. According to the company, declarations can be handled significantly faster and with fewer errors, allowing teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
The platform is used by a wide range of organisations, from independent customs brokers to large international transport groups, reflecting its ability to support diverse operational needs. A growing share of activity already takes place outside France, underlining early traction in international markets.
Every shipment that crosses a border generates considerable administrative complexity. Our ambition is to absorb it and make it manageable, anywhere in the world, in a harmonised, reliable, and transparent way,
said Arnaud Doly, CEO and founder of Nabu.
The newly raised capital will be used to expand Nabu’s presence in existing European markets and support entry into new ones. The company also plans to further develop its product, enhancing automation, performance, and user experience, while gradually extending the platform beyond customs declarations to cover additional cross-border formalities.