askelie®, the AI-powered operational automation platform built for real-world financial and compliance workflows, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Pine Services Group.
The partnership marks askelie’s second major strategic partnership in the United States and represents a significant milestone for the UK-born company, which has established a growing presence across the UK, Europe, South Africa, India and the United States Through the exclusive agreement, askelie will give Pine Services Group and its 18 operating subsidiaries access to an unrivalled portfolio of AI technology, spanning Sage and other ERP-compliant, governed workflow automation solutions including Voice, Contract Intelligence, Spend Intelligence, Obligation & Compliance Management, 4-way matching for Commercial Assurance and Intelligent Document Capture. This will be delivered as practical, affordable AI through a unique consumption-based pricing model, giving Pine’s portfolio companies a straightforward route to adopt AI at scale without the cost and complexity typically associated with enterprise automation.
The solutions are designed for organisations operating in sectors where contractual dependency, compliance, and operational efficiency are critical, including Construction, Field Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, E-commerce, Hospitality, and Non-Profit.
askelie already works closely with businesses within the Pine portfolio, including DB Computer Solutions in Ireland, providing an existing foundation for the wider strategic relationship.
Pine Services Group
“Partnering with askelie allows us to introduce AI-powered AP, PO, and document automation to the Pine ecosystem, helping organisations modernise financial operations and improve accuracy at scale. askelie’s platform reduces complexity, enhances operational control, and supports more intelligent purchasing and payables management. We’re excited about the impact this partnership will have for the companies we serve,” said Chris Milan, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Pine Services Group.
askelie
“When we founded askelie, we set out to build an operational AI platform that could genuinely transform how organisations manage documents, decisions, and financial workflows. Securing an exclusive partnership with Pine Services Group is a defining
milestone for askelie and a powerful validation of that vision. Together, we have the ambition, capability, and shared focus to scale rapidly and deliver real impact across the American market,” said Derek Kilroe, Founder and CEO.
About askelie
Founded in 2019, askelie was built on a simple but ambitious mission: to help organisations build autonomous AI applications rapidly and cost-effectively, turning documents, data and decisions into governed, dependable workflows that businesses can actually run and trust. Powered by ELIE – the Ever Learning Intelligent Engine, askelie captures information from documents and connected systems, applies policy and rules consistently, and moves work forward with full visibility, auditability, and human-in-the-loop oversight.
The platform is designed for regulated and operationally complex environments where governance, evidence, and accountability are non-negotiable.
The company continues to experience strong momentum, driven by demand for financial visibility, operational efficiency, and structured, end-to-end AI automation. askelie now operates across the UK, USA, UAE, India, and South Africa.
Learn more about askelie: askelie.io
About Pine Services Group
Pine Services Group is a long-term global holding company within Evergreen, focused on partnering with leading ERP and technology-enabled services businesses.
Pine acquires and supports strong companies, helping them grow while preserving the legacy and customer focus that made them successful. Its intentionally decentralised model empowers leaders within the Pine portfolio to run their businesses day-to-day, while Pine provides financial clarity, strategic support, and a strong community of peers to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Learn more about Pine Services Group: https://pineservicesgroup.com/
Press Enquiries
askelie Ian Halliday-Pegg, Chief Product Officer, askelie Ltd
Pine Services Group Chris Milan
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Pine Services Group.
