AI security built for how companies actually work
Firstier exists because AI adoption moved faster than AI governance. We build the security and control layer that lets companies use AI without losing visibility, policy coverage, or audit readiness.
Mission
Make AI governable, auditable, and safe — without slowing the business down
Most companies adopt AI before they govern it. Firstier builds the control layer that makes adoption safe from day one — policy enforcement, audit trails, and runtime controls on every surface where prompts leave the company.
The product stays deliberately simple for SMB and mid-market teams while shipping the security depth larger buyers expect — not the heaviest console on the market, but a credible control layer that wins the first rollout and grows into a durable governance system.
- of enterprise software will be agentic by 2028 — AI that no longer just leaks data, it acts
- 33%
- EU AI Act makes governance mandatory — fines up to EUR 35M or 7% of global revenue
- 2026
- mission — make safe AI adoption the default, not the exception
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What we believe
Four convictions behind every decision
Every CISO we talk to has the same quiet worry: AI is already inside the company — unwatched, unlogged, ungoverned. These four convictions are our answer.
Uncontrolled AI is the risk
AI is not the risk. Uncontrolled AI is the risk.
Governance as a feature
Governance should be a deployment feature, not a retrofit.
Usable by operators
Security products should be usable by operators, not just specialists.
Governed teams move faster
The companies that govern AI well will move faster, not slower.
Every AI surface governed
One platform instead of scattered tools — each Shield covers a surface where AI risk actually lives.
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Shield Web
Browser-level AI security for every prompt, upload, and workflow.
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Shield Desktop
Endpoint-level AI control for macOS and Windows apps, clipboard, and file actions.
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Shield Mobile
Managed AI access for iOS and Android with prompt filtering and mobile audit trails.
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Shield Control
One console for every AI policy, audit trail, and approval across all shield surfaces.
Three rules that shape every product decision
Principles only matter when they cost something. These three decide what we build — and what we refuse to build.
Simple deployment first
If it takes months to deploy, it does not solve the problem. Every Shield product is designed for fast rollout through existing device management and admin tooling.
Security without enterprise drag
Firstier is built for teams that need real governance but cannot afford six-month procurement cycles. We scope, propose, and deploy without unnecessary friction.
One suite, not scattered tools
Browser, desktop, mobile, and governance controls belong in one platform with one policy engine. We do not sell point solutions that leave gaps between surfaces.
What drives the team behind the product
Five values that decide how we build, sell, and support — written down because we intend to be held to them.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard in product quality, security posture, and customer delivery.
Ownership & Entrepreneurial Spirit
Everyone at Firstier owns outcomes end to end. We act like builders, not passengers.
Integrity
We say what we mean, deliver what we promise, and never overstate our posture to win a deal.
Lasting Impact
We build for durability. Every decision is measured by whether it creates lasting value for customers and the company.
Performance, Simplicity & Standards
We ship fast, keep things simple, and maintain the standards that earn trust from security teams and auditors.
Built for trust across markets and regulators
Operating posture, not marketing claims — how Firstier is set up to earn trust in every market it enters.
Built in Munich
Firstier is built in Munich, Germany — inside the jurisdiction our customers are regulated by. AI governance for the EU, made where the EU AI Act applies.
Designed for real operators
The product works for IT managers, security leads, and operations teams — not just enterprise specialists with dedicated compliance staff.
Enterprise-ready where it counts
SSO, SCIM, data residency, audit exports, and SLA-backed support are available when your governance requirements demand them.
The people who make AI safe for your team
A Munich team with years of experience building software, sales and operations for growing companies. Today we help teams use AI every day — visible, controlled and audit-ready.
Darius Suryadi
Co-Founder & CEO
Leads product and technology. Has been building software for B2B teams for 15 years.
Niels Constanda
Co-Founder & CRO
Your first contact for pilots and partnerships. Has helped more than 100 companies build their sales teams.
Moritz Poewe
Co-Founder & COO
Makes sure everything runs smoothly — from onboarding to support. Former COO of two software companies.
Why Munich
Why we build from Munich
Munich is not a default choice. It is a deliberate one. Firstier is built as a German company because our product is trust — and trust in AI governance starts with where you stand. Headquarters and data residency are the same answer here: your data can stay in the EU, governed under the law you already answer to, with audit exports to prove it.
- Headquarters in Munich, Germany
- München
- EU data residency — customer data can stay in the EU, with audit exports
- EU
- Built inside the jurisdiction it regulates
- EU AI Act
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