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Marlin makes majority stake investment in Napier AI
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Headquartered in London, and founded in 2015, Napier AI is a provider of AI-enhanced financial crime and regulation technology compliance software providing AML screening for the banking, payments and wealth & asset management industries. Napier technology is used by more than 100 institutions - including HSBC, State Street, Mizuho and Starling - to screen, monitor and identify, criminal or suspicious activities, with the added functionality of regulatory reporting. Last year, the company secured £45 million in backing from US-based Crestline Investors. Now it has finalised a majority growth investment from Marlin that, the two say, will enable Napier AI to advance its market position through ongoing research and development and support its go-to-market expansion globally. Mike Wilkinson, a managing director at Marlin, says: "The Napier AI team impressed us with their strategic and innovative product offering, and dedicated customer focus. As the regulatory landscape becomes more complex, this mission-critical compliance-first AI platform is well-positioned to deliver continued growth in the global anti-financial crime market." Greg Watson, CEO, Napier AI, adds: "In an era of ever-evolving financial crime threats, having a modern solution leveraging AI and automation is paramount to maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting the financial services industry from bad actors. We're delighted to have found the right partner at such a pivotal moment in our journey to help us continue our momentum and grow the Napier AI brand globally."
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Marlin takes majority stake investment in Napier AI
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Headquartered in London, and founded in 2015, Napier AI is a provider of AI-enhanced financial crime and regulation technology compliance software providing AML screening for the banking, payments and wealth & asset management industries. Napier technology is used by more than 100 institutions - including HSBC, State Street, Mizuho and Starling - to screen, monitor and identify, criminal or suspicious activities, with the added functionality of regulatory reporting. Last year, the company secured £45 million in backing from US-based Crestline Investors. Now it has finalised a majority growth investment from Marlin that, the two say, will enable Napier AI to advance its market position through ongoing research and development and support its go-to-market expansion globally. Mike Wilkinson, a managing director at Marlin, says: "The Napier AI team impressed us with their strategic and innovative product offering, and dedicated customer focus. As the regulatory landscape becomes more complex, this mission-critical compliance-first AI platform is well-positioned to deliver continued growth in the global anti-financial crime market." Greg Watson, CEO, Napier AI, adds: "In an era of ever-evolving financial crime threats, having a modern solution leveraging AI and automation is paramount to maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting the financial services industry from bad actors. We're delighted to have found the right partner at such a pivotal moment in our journey to help us continue our momentum and grow the Napier AI brand globally."
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Marlin Equity Partners has made a majority stake investment in Napier AI, a London-based provider of AI-enhanced financial crime prevention and compliance software. This strategic move aims to boost Napier AI's global expansion and product development in the growing anti-financial crime market.
Marlin Equity Partners has finalized a majority growth investment in Napier AI, a London-based provider of AI-enhanced financial crime prevention and compliance software 12. This strategic move marks a significant development in the fintech sector, particularly in the realm of anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory technology.
Founded in 2015, Napier AI has quickly established itself as a key player in the financial compliance sector. The company's AI-powered technology is utilized by over 100 institutions, including industry giants such as HSBC, State Street, Mizuho, and Starling 12. Napier AI's software provides comprehensive AML screening, monitoring, and identification of suspicious activities, along with regulatory reporting capabilities for the banking, payments, and wealth & asset management industries.
While the exact financial terms of Marlin's investment were not disclosed, this move comes on the heels of Napier AI securing £45 million in backing from US-based Crestline Investors last year 12. The successive investments underscore the growing importance and potential of AI-driven solutions in combating financial crime.
The investment from Marlin is expected to significantly bolster Napier AI's market position. According to both companies, the funds will be channeled towards:
Mike Wilkinson, a managing director at Marlin, expressed confidence in Napier AI's potential, stating, "As the regulatory landscape becomes more complex, this mission-critical compliance-first AI platform is well-positioned to deliver continued growth in the global anti-financial crime market" 12.
The investment comes at a crucial time in the financial services industry, where the complexity of regulatory compliance and the sophistication of financial crimes are rapidly increasing. Greg Watson, CEO of Napier AI, emphasized the importance of modern, AI-driven solutions in this evolving landscape: "In an era of ever-evolving financial crime threats, having a modern solution leveraging AI and automation is paramount to maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting the financial services industry from bad actors" 12.
This partnership between Marlin and Napier AI reflects the growing trend of private equity firms investing in AI and regtech companies. It also highlights the increasing demand for sophisticated, AI-powered tools in the fight against financial crime, as institutions seek to stay ahead of both regulatory requirements and criminal tactics.
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