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Catena Labs raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Acrew Capital and a16z crypto to develop AI tools for safe financial transactions.

PRIVATEMay 20, 2026

Amount Raised

$30 Million

Round Type

Series A

BostonInformation TechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Investors

General CatalystBreyer CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAcrew CapitalQed

Description

Sean Neville, cofounder of Circle, has announced a $30 million raise for his startup Catena Labs. The funding, led by Acrew Capital and a16z crypto, aims to build AI tools for financial transactions. Catena Labs is also seeking regulatory approval for a national trust bank charter in New York. The goal is to ensure that AI agents can safely conduct financial activities on behalf of humans.

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Company Information

Company

Catena Labs

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

Catena Labs is building the first AI-native financial institution to provide the financial infrastructure and services AI systems need to conduct commerce. We’re giving AI agents the tools to identify themselves and use money safely and efficiently. At the same time, we’re providing businesses and consumers a trusted, licensed financial partner with the capability to manage risk and compliance.

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