Prewave

Prewave is an AI-powered risk intelligence platform based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2017.

The company emerged from research at the Vienna University of Technology, led by Dr. Lisa Smith and Harald Nitschinger. Prewave focuses on enhancing supply chain sustainability, resilience, and transparency by identifying and managing risks across supply networks. The platform offers comprehensive capabilities, including AI-driven risk detection, real-time alerts, dynamic supplier scoring, and end-to-end risk management. It analyzes public data in over 50 languages across more than 100 risk categories, helping businesses detect potential disruptions before they occur. Prewave also assists companies in meeting regulatory compliance demands by monitoring risks and ensuring alignment with standards. Prewave serves thousands of major companies globally, particularly in industries with complex supply chains, such as automotive, aviation, energy, and professional services. The platform caters to large enterprises while also providing a portal for suppliers to communicate their compliance status.