Ascentra Labs raises $2 million to help consultants use AI instead of all-night Excel marathons

Source: VentureBeat

Overview

While artificial intelligence has stormed into law firms and accounting practices with billion-dollar startups like Harvey leading the charge, the global consulting industry—a $250 billion behemoth—has remained stubbornly analog. A London‑based startup founded by former McKinsey consultants is betting on a different approach: giving consultants AI tools that augment their expertise rather than replace it.