56North was founded by Pascal Mennesson, co-founder of Maltem Consulting Group, which he grew from 2001 to more than 1,100 consultants in 12 countries before its exit.
Founded by someone who grew a team of 1,100 consultants.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 56North?
56North is the system of record for a company's AI: a third party that inventories, measures and proves the behaviour of every one of its AI systems, whatever the vendor, and that sells no model, no integration and no cloud.
Who founded 56North?
Pascal Mennesson, co-founder of Maltem Consulting Group, which he grew from 2001 to more than 1,100 consultants in 12 countries before its exit.
Which company publishes 56North?
Swell Invest Ltd, a company incorporated in the Republic of Mauritius, which also publishes 56North Experts, the AI expert network.
Updated 12 October 2026