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Dougs raises $50m for AI accounting platform

Dougs, the technology-led accounting and financial management platform for small businesses, today announced a €50 million investment from Expedition Growth Capital.

Lyon-based accounting firm Dougs has secured €50 million in funding to advance its artificial intelligence automation efforts. The investment, led by London and Berlin-based growth equity firm Expedition Growth Capital, will help the company expand its technology stack, broaden its platform, and strengthen its position in the French market.

Dougs, founded by chartered accountants in 2015, has been profitable since its inception and has built a proprietary record of accounting workflows, customer context, and professional decisions. The company's AI-driven approach has resulted in gross margins exceeding 80%, significantly higher than the industry average. With over 50,000 customers and €50 million in annual recurring revenue, Dougs aims to become France's largest chartered accounting business by 2027, targeting €100 million in ARR and 100,000 customers.

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