OUR STORY

About DISS-CO
Risk and Compliance SaaS

DISS-CO: Award Winning AI GRC Company

The achievements we celebrate today are a direct result of the unwavering dedication and tireless hard work of our exceptional team. From being recognized as the Entrepreneur Of The Future 2024 and becoming the Startup Worldcup Regional Winner 2024, to reaching the finals of the AI Award in 2025 and the Startup Worldcup in 2025, each milestone reflects their commitment to innovation and excellence.

This dedication is further underscored by the Industry Recognition our solution has received, including approval from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research since 2024 and the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), alongside being funded since 2022.

We are immensely proud of what our team has accomplished and excited for the journey ahead.

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Entrepreneur Of The Future 2024

Startup Worldcup Regional Winner 2024

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Cofinanced By The European Union

Empowering EUDR Compliance: Our Funding Milestone

Our innovative development project, "Smart Integrity Platform – Module EUDR Compliance," has received significant funding through the Schleswig-Holstein State Economic Programme 2021-2027, with support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and state funds under the EIK guideline. This incredible backing will fuel our mission to revolutionize EUDR compliance with cutting-edge solutions.

Our Achievements

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Top 5 finalists in

The AI Award 2025 by the German Federal Ministry of Economics

PwC Luxemburg Cyber & Privacy pitch contest 2024

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Top 10 finalists in

BAND Female Funding 2024 in cooperation with encourage Ventures

bits & pretzels European Pitch Contest 2024 –category “NextGen Workflows”

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Approved innovative solution by the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA); funded since 2022

Approved innovative solution by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research since 2024

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Sarah was honored with the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Future” award from the German Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization.

Excellence Through Innovation

Hi there!

With over two decades immersed in the worlds of compliance, investigations, and financial crime prevention, I'm the founder of DISS-CO, a venture born from the intersection of regulation, business, and technology. My career has been fueled by a deep curiosity and a strong belief in the power of ethical innovation to solve complex challenges in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

Ready to digitally transform your GRC processes? Contact us today to explore how DISS-CO can help your organization navigate regulations more effectively and ethically. Let's build a more compliant, efficient, and ethical future together.

Sarah Afshari
Founder & CEO

Meet The Team

Meet the driving force behind our success: a dynamic team of expert developers, strategic business development professionals, meticulous compliance specialists, and sharp investigation experts. We are powered by visionary industry leaders and astute angel investors who bring a wealth of experience and a strong startup background and mindset. This powerful combination of talent and expertise fuels our innovation and propels us towards achieving our ambitious goals.

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