Rulen secures €1.8M to turn tax rules into action with AI

Italian AI startup Rulen (formerly LexSA) has raised €1.8 million in its first funding round to further develop its AI-powered platform for the tax and accounting sector and support its commercial expansion. The round was led by VC Partners, with participation from Growth Engine, AME Ventures, Zest through its Magic Mind vehicle, Alpha Venture and a group of industry business angels. Launched at the end of 2025, Rulen develops an AI operating platform designed to automate tax and accounting workflows, helping professionals reduce repetitive tasks and manage compliance processes more efficiently. The platform integrates with existing software and third-party systems, including the Italian Revenue Agency's online taxpayer records (Cassetto Fiscale), allowing firms to automate processes from data collection to review and document production while maintaining professional oversight. The company aims to address challenges facing the Italian tax and accounting sector, including a shortage o