Observed Signal · Sep 23, 2026 · Funding · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Hansmann Family Office invests in Austrian RegTech 3Folio
The Hansmann Family Office, led by Johann 'Hansi' Hansmann, has acquired a stake in the Austrian software company 3Folio, a RegTech startup developing a finance and compliance platform for digital assets. The investment amount was not disclosed. This follows a leadership change where Samuel Brandstätter became CEO and significantly increased his shareholding, with Blockpit reducing its stake. 3Folio's platform provides modular, API-first solutions for crypto accounting, taxation, regulatory reporting (DAC8/CARF), and data integration. After this investment, shareholding is distributed among founder Michael Schöngruber (~28%), Samuel Brandstätter (~26%), Blockpit and Hansmann Family Office (~10% each), and smaller investors (~26%). The company plans to focus on go-to-market and transaction volume, with a larger funding round expected next year.
Relevant to AdTech/MarTech/AI industry as it involves a RegTech startup in the digital assets space, which is closely related to financial technology and infrastructure.
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- Hansmann Family Office invests in RegTech startup 3Folio.
- 3Folio is an Austrian software company with a finance and compliance platform for digital assets.
- Investment amount is undisclosed.
- Samuel Brandstätter is now CEO and second-largest shareholder with ~26%.
- 3Folio's platform covers crypto accounting, taxation, regulatory reporting (DAC8/CARF), and data integration.
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