Dytto, a Ghent-based startup building an AI assistant for accounting and bookkeeping firms, has secured €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate product development, expand across European markets, and grow its team.
The round was co-led by Entourage and Fortino Ventures, with additional backing from the founders of Aikido Security, Tally, and several partners from accounting firms, reflecting early interest from both investors and industry practitioners.
What The Company Does
Founded in 2025 by Niels Van Driessche and Jorne De Blaere, Dytto develops AI software designed to automate repetitive administrative and operational tasks within accounting workflows. The platform is built to integrate directly into the tools and systems firms already use, allowing accountants to streamline day-to-day processes without requiring complex implementation or workflow disruption.
Rather than replacing professional judgment, the system functions as an embedded assistant that connects with client data, internal firm knowledge, and existing software environments. Actions generated by the AI are subject to human review and approval, ensuring that accountants retain full control over decision-making and client-facing outputs.
The company’s core objective is to reduce time spent on routine bookkeeping and administrative tasks, enabling accountants to allocate more time to advisory services and client support. According to co-founder and CEO Niels Van Driessche, discussions with more than 100 accountants revealed a consistent demand for practical AI tools that deliver immediate value within existing workflows rather than long-term, complex software deployments.
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Market Context / Industry Background
Professional services, and accounting in particular, remain heavily reliant on manual processes despite increasing digitalisation. While automation and cloud software have improved efficiency over the past decade, many firms still face high administrative workloads tied to data entry, document handling, and compliance-related tasks.
The emergence of applied AI tools is beginning to reshape this segment, especially as firms seek solutions that can be adopted quickly without large-scale system changes. Unlike enterprise software platforms that often require extensive onboarding and long-term contracts, lightweight AI assistants embedded within existing workflows are gaining traction as a more practical adoption pathway.
Additionally, accountants play a central advisory role for many small and medium-sized businesses, making efficiency gains within accounting firms indirectly impactful for broader SME financial decision-making. Solutions that enhance productivity without compromising accuracy or oversight are therefore particularly relevant in this sector.
Founder / Investor Commentary
Van Driessche noted that many accounting firms are less interested in speculative AI use cases and more focused on tools that can deliver immediate operational benefits. He emphasized that firms need solutions that are simple to adopt, compatible with their existing software stack, and capable of generating measurable efficiency gains from the outset.
Co-founder and CTO Jorne De Blaere highlighted the importance of maintaining human oversight within AI-assisted workflows, stating that the platform is designed to support accountants rather than automate final decisions. He added that firms can embed their own expertise and working methods into the system, helping them preserve differentiation while benefiting from automation.
From an investor perspective, Fortino Ventures pointed to professional services as a large sector where AI adoption is still in its early stages, particularly in tools that integrate directly into daily workflows instead of requiring process overhauls.
Growth Plans / Use Of Funds
The newly raised capital will be used to further enhance Dytto’s product capabilities, with a focus on improving AI performance, workflow integration, and user experience for accounting teams. The company also plans to expand its presence across additional European markets while strengthening its workforce across engineering, product, and customer success functions.
Currently, Dytto is being used by accounting firms in Belgium, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, ranging from solo practitioners to larger multi-team organisations. Early customer feedback indicates measurable productivity gains, with some firms reporting time savings of up to one hour per team member per day.
About Dytto
Dytto is a Ghent-based AI software company focused on automation tools for accounting and bookkeeping firms. Founded in 2025. The company’s mission is to reduce administrative workload for accountants by embedding AI assistants directly into existing workflows, enabling professionals to focus more on advisory and client-centric services.
