AI Agents Redefine Enterprise IT: Conduct Secures $12M to Modernize Legacy ERP
September 19, 2025, 3:32 am
London-based Conduct exits stealth with a $12M seed round, revolutionizing enterprise IT. Its agentic AI platform modernizes complex legacy ERP systems, specifically SAP S/4HANA. It deciphers opaque codebases, offering instant, actionable insights. This dramatically slashes IT maintenance costs, shifting IT from a burden to a powerful growth engine. Enterprises restore agility, accelerate digital transformation, and overcome costly system migration challenges. Leading firms like Daimler Truck and Rittal already leverage Conduct for daily operations, gaining full system visibility and boosting efficiency. The platform prioritizes robust data security. This innovation promises billions in economic value through enhanced operational speed and accelerated innovation for global businesses.
A seismic shift targets the heart of enterprise IT. London-based startup Conduct has emerged from stealth. It secured a $12 million seed funding round. The mission is clear: revolutionize legacy ERP systems. This transformation promises to unlock billions in economic value.
The funding round saw significant backing. Creandum, a leading European VC firm, led the investment. Lucid Capital and Booom also participated. Angel investors from tech giants like Palantir, Google DeepMind, and Workday contributed. A senior SAP leader joined as well. This diverse support underscores confidence in Conduct's vision.
Founders Jan Philipp Haas, Philipp Hoefer, and Henry Thompson established Conduct in 2024. They brought firsthand experience from their time at Palantir. This background shaped their understanding of legacy ERP's heavy burden on large organizations. Their platform directly confronts these challenges.
Enterprise IT faces a critical juncture. Legacy ERP systems, foundational to global businesses, are now hindering progress. They are opaque. They demand immense maintenance. Companies spend 3-4% of their revenue merely keeping these systems alive. This cost is not driven by new code generation. It stems from the manual deciphering of millions of lines of complex code. IT becomes a blocker, not a driver.
The looming SAP S/4HANA migration deadline intensifies this pressure. SAP initially set a 2027 cut-off. CIOs grapple with high-stakes decisions. Traditional modernization often involves multi-year consulting projects. These projects cost tens of millions. They frequently fail. Downtime is common and costly. Enterprises seek reliable, accurate alternatives. Conduct aims to be that solution.
Conduct's breakthrough lies in cutting-edge agentic AI. This technology lets organizations converse directly with their ERP systems. It instantly reveals how complex codebases operate. It uncovers the embedded business logic. Such clarity has long been unattainable for most large enterprises. This platform grants IT leaders and business stakeholders true ownership of their vast IT estates.
The impact is profound. Conduct's AI agents drastically reduce software maintenance burdens. IT teams shift focus. They move from deciphering old code to driving system innovation. This directly generates revenue and productivity gains. The platform restores agility. It accelerates innovation. It powers comprehensive digital transformation.
Specific benefits are tangible. Conduct promises to cut customer task times. It reduces operating costs by up to 90%. It helps companies manage critical SAP customisations. These customisations, while encoding competitive advantage, often carry massive maintenance overhead. For every dollar spent on SAP customization, two dollars typically go to ongoing maintenance. Conduct's platform helps evaluate which customisations are vital. It identifies those replaceable by standard SAP processes. This makes systems leaner and easier to maintain.
Data security remains paramount. Conduct’s agentic AI design is specific. As teams use the platform, it gains context about their business. This yields increasingly better answers. The architecture prevents sensitive business data leakage. It ensures data is not used to improve AI models for outside organizations. Enterprises can deploy Conduct with confidence.
Real-world adoption is already underway. European enterprises are utilizing the platform daily. Daimler Truck is a customer. Rittal, a global server rack leader and subsidiary of Friedhelm Loh Group, also uses Conduct. Rittal reports significant acceleration in resolution times for ERP ticketing. Conduct is now their first tool for new ERP feature requests. It offers full visibility. This replaces guesswork.
Conduct’s broader vision is ambitious. It seeks to remove structural barriers in enterprise IT. These barriers have long constrained innovation and revenue growth. The company believes IT should be a core growth engine. It must move beyond its current perception as a costly necessity. Conduct's technology facilitates this critical shift. It makes IT an enabler of business outcomes.
The journey of digital transformation is complex. Modernizing enterprise IT requires precise tools. Conduct offers such precision. Its AI agents deliver unprecedented understanding and control. They empower global businesses to navigate the complexities of legacy systems. They prepare enterprises for future challenges. This marks a new era for IT. An era defined by clarity, efficiency, and accelerated growth.
A seismic shift targets the heart of enterprise IT. London-based startup Conduct has emerged from stealth. It secured a $12 million seed funding round. The mission is clear: revolutionize legacy ERP systems. This transformation promises to unlock billions in economic value.
The funding round saw significant backing. Creandum, a leading European VC firm, led the investment. Lucid Capital and Booom also participated. Angel investors from tech giants like Palantir, Google DeepMind, and Workday contributed. A senior SAP leader joined as well. This diverse support underscores confidence in Conduct's vision.
Founders Jan Philipp Haas, Philipp Hoefer, and Henry Thompson established Conduct in 2024. They brought firsthand experience from their time at Palantir. This background shaped their understanding of legacy ERP's heavy burden on large organizations. Their platform directly confronts these challenges.
Enterprise IT faces a critical juncture. Legacy ERP systems, foundational to global businesses, are now hindering progress. They are opaque. They demand immense maintenance. Companies spend 3-4% of their revenue merely keeping these systems alive. This cost is not driven by new code generation. It stems from the manual deciphering of millions of lines of complex code. IT becomes a blocker, not a driver.
The looming SAP S/4HANA migration deadline intensifies this pressure. SAP initially set a 2027 cut-off. CIOs grapple with high-stakes decisions. Traditional modernization often involves multi-year consulting projects. These projects cost tens of millions. They frequently fail. Downtime is common and costly. Enterprises seek reliable, accurate alternatives. Conduct aims to be that solution.
Conduct's breakthrough lies in cutting-edge agentic AI. This technology lets organizations converse directly with their ERP systems. It instantly reveals how complex codebases operate. It uncovers the embedded business logic. Such clarity has long been unattainable for most large enterprises. This platform grants IT leaders and business stakeholders true ownership of their vast IT estates.
The impact is profound. Conduct's AI agents drastically reduce software maintenance burdens. IT teams shift focus. They move from deciphering old code to driving system innovation. This directly generates revenue and productivity gains. The platform restores agility. It accelerates innovation. It powers comprehensive digital transformation.
Specific benefits are tangible. Conduct promises to cut customer task times. It reduces operating costs by up to 90%. It helps companies manage critical SAP customisations. These customisations, while encoding competitive advantage, often carry massive maintenance overhead. For every dollar spent on SAP customization, two dollars typically go to ongoing maintenance. Conduct's platform helps evaluate which customisations are vital. It identifies those replaceable by standard SAP processes. This makes systems leaner and easier to maintain.
Data security remains paramount. Conduct’s agentic AI design is specific. As teams use the platform, it gains context about their business. This yields increasingly better answers. The architecture prevents sensitive business data leakage. It ensures data is not used to improve AI models for outside organizations. Enterprises can deploy Conduct with confidence.
Real-world adoption is already underway. European enterprises are utilizing the platform daily. Daimler Truck is a customer. Rittal, a global server rack leader and subsidiary of Friedhelm Loh Group, also uses Conduct. Rittal reports significant acceleration in resolution times for ERP ticketing. Conduct is now their first tool for new ERP feature requests. It offers full visibility. This replaces guesswork.
Conduct’s broader vision is ambitious. It seeks to remove structural barriers in enterprise IT. These barriers have long constrained innovation and revenue growth. The company believes IT should be a core growth engine. It must move beyond its current perception as a costly necessity. Conduct's technology facilitates this critical shift. It makes IT an enabler of business outcomes.
The journey of digital transformation is complex. Modernizing enterprise IT requires precise tools. Conduct offers such precision. Its AI agents deliver unprecedented understanding and control. They empower global businesses to navigate the complexities of legacy systems. They prepare enterprises for future challenges. This marks a new era for IT. An era defined by clarity, efficiency, and accelerated growth.