As international delegates gather for the Global Financial Technologies Network event, a landmark cross-continental partnership is being signed — uniting Dressler Consulting, a New York–based AI, data science and technology consultancy, with Telagri, Georgia’s leading agri-fintech startup transforming agricultural lending across emerging markets.
Dressler Consulting works globally with banks and large corporations to adopt artificial intelligence and data-driven systems. Founded by Chris Dressler, a veteran technologist, the company brings decades of expertise in delivering reliable, enterprise-grade AI solutions.
Telagri, founded in Georgia in 2022, helps banks and financial institutions use agricultural data to improve loan performance. The platform enables real-time monitoring of farm performance and credit risk.
“We are overjoyed to have Chris Dressler — a veteran AI expert and founder of the CTO Club of New York — as our partner,” said Irakli Chikava, Co-Founder and CEO of Telagri. “His firm’s AI track record, combined with our deep agricultural experience, will improve the performance of agricultural loans across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and beyond. We’re proud to use AI to solve real-world problems and open more capital to farmers feeding families and stewarding the land.”
The partnership includes an investment in Telagri by Dressler Consulting, long-term advisory involvement by Chris Dressler, and a services collaboration to accelerate Telagri’s adoption of advanced data and AI technologies.
Driving Data-Driven Agriculture
Through this alliance, Dressler Consulting’s expertise in AI-driven analytics and financial data systems will strengthen Telagri’s technological foundation and support its rapid regional expansion.
“We see tremendous potential in Telagri’s mission and team,” said Chris Dressler, CEO of Dressler Consulting. “Agriculture remains one of the most data-rich yet under-digitized sectors. With the right tools and partnerships, we can turn raw data into insights that empower banks, governments, and farmers alike. This investment marks our commitment not only to Telagri but to the broader vision of sustainable, data-driven growth in the region.”
Telagri’s platform already supports leading banks and development organizations in monitoring agricultural loan portfolios, reducing default risks, and improving access to finance for smallholder farmers. Its approach demonstrates how data-driven decision-making can increase productivity, sustainability, and food security.
Dressler Consulting’s Growing Presence in Georgia
Dressler Consulting has been an active contributor to Georgia’s innovation ecosystem for several years. As a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia since 2018, the company employs over 30 engineers and data scientists in Tbilisi who support major U.S. and local enterprises.
Its local team is also developing AnyML, Dressler’s internal AI/ML platform that helps organizations analyze complex datasets, generate predictive models, and optimize operations. The company’s collaborations with Georgian banks reflect its deep understanding of the financial and technology sectors.
“This partnership represents more than an investment,” said Dressler. “It’s a bridge between technology and agriculture, between data and decision-making — and between the U.S. and Georgia’s growing innovation ecosystem.”
About Telagri
Telagri is a Georgia-based agri-fintech startup helping banks de-risk agricultural lending by turning farm data into real-time financial insights. Now expanding across Central Asia and Eastern Europe, Telagri is building one of the most powerful agricultural data ecosystems, attracting growing interest from governments, insurers, traders, and international institutions alike.
Learn more at www.telagri.com.
About Dressler Consulting
Dressler Consulting is a U.S.-based technology and business consulting firm providing digital transformation, data analytics, and software engineering services to enterprises worldwide. Active in Georgia since 2018, the company employs a team of engineers and data scientists in Tbilisi and specializes in AI-driven business intelligence solutions.
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