Napier AI: A Rising Star in Financial Crime Compliance

February 24, 2024, 10:23 am
Napier
Napier
Location: United Kingdom, England, City of London
Employees: 51-200
Founded date: 2015
Total raised: $57.05M
Napier AI, a London-based financial crime compliance RegTech, has secured a hefty £45 million investment from Crestline Investors, Inc. This injection of capital is set to propel Napier AI's growth trajectory to new heights in the ever-evolving landscape of know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions.

Napier AI, founded in 2015, is a powerhouse in AI-enhanced financial crime and regulation technology compliance software. Their cutting-edge solutions cater to the banking, payments, and wealth & asset management industries, providing customers with the tools to screen, monitor, and identify criminal or suspicious activities while streamlining regulatory reporting.

In an industry rife with increasing regulatory demands, Napier AI has carved out a niche for itself, boasting impressive year-on-year revenue growth of over 30%. This growth has been fueled by strategic investments in their go-to-market organization and relentless R&D efforts to bolster their product line.

With Crestline's substantial investment, Napier AI is poised to expand its business even further, offering financial institutions NextGen screening and monitoring solutions powered by explainable AI. This infusion of capital will enable Napier AI to continue delivering value to their clients and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

CEO Greg Watson expressed his enthusiasm for the future, emphasizing the importance of investing in AI-enhanced solutions to navigate the complexities of financial crime compliance. Crestline's Managing Director, Will Palmer, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Napier AI's market-leading position and their ability to help regulated companies thrive amidst escalating transaction volumes and regulatory requirements.

Napier AI's success story is a testament to the power of innovation and strategic partnerships in the realm of financial crime compliance. As they forge ahead with their mission to revolutionize the industry, Napier AI is set to solidify its position as a trailblazer in the fight against financial crime.