Langdock, a German AI start-up based in Berlin, has moved its legal headquarters from the United States to Germany. The move is unusual because most European start-ups do the opposite, setting up a US parent company to attract investors.
The company confirmed the change to Euronews Business. Langdock has reorganized into a Societas Europaea, or SE, registered in Germany. This structure replaces the US holding company it used before.
The process started in early 2026. It took several months and cost several million euros to complete. The company says the work is now finished.
Why Langdock Made The Switch
Langdock was founded in Berlin in 2023. It runs an enterprise AI platform used by about 13,000 organizations. The platform gives employees access to several AI models and lets companies connect them to workplace data and apps.
The company originally set up a US parent company for a reason. It helped attract investors and gave Langdock access to the American start-up accelerator Y Combinator.
Even with a US parent, Langdock kept its operations and customer data in Germany. But having a US company at the top of its structure created extra steps for customers.
Customers' lawyers had to check whether the US parent created any legal or data risks. This was true even though the US company had no employees or infrastructure of its own.
Part of the concern involves US law. Rules like the Cloud Act have raised questions about whether American authorities could request access to customer data held by companies with US ties.
By removing the US parent, Langdock says its European structure is now clearer to customers. The company said this matters more during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.
What Comes Next For Langdock
About 80% of Langdock is owned by founders and employees based in the European Union. The company says the new setup will not change its plans to serve customers worldwide or raise money from international investors.
Langdock reported strong revenue growth this year. Its annual subscription revenue reached a rate of $50 million in August 2026. That is up from $1 million in October 2024.
The company says this figure estimates yearly income based on current sales. For comparison, Amazon Web Services generated $128.7 billion in revenue in 2025.
Langdock said its long-term goal is to build a full AI platform that can compete with US hyperscalers over time. It described this as a sovereign platform built and run in Europe.
The company plans to launch three new services before the end of the year. It also plans to open its own data center in Germany.
That data center will run open-source AI models and provide computing power for customers. Langdock said it plans to start small and expand the facility as demand grows.
