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CipherOwl raises $15 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures to enhance AI-driven crypto compliance tools.

PRIVATEOct 09, 2025

Amount Raised

$15 Million

Round Type

Seed

San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceBlockchainMachine Learning

Investors

Coinbase VenturesEnlight CapitalGeneral CatalystFlourish Ventures

Description

CipherOwl, a crypto compliance startup, has raised $15 million in seed funding. The funding aims to advance AI-driven tools for monitoring blockchain transactions, helping financial institutions combat suspicious activity. Led by General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures, the round also saw participation from Coinbase Ventures and Enlight Capital. CipherOwl's software streamlines compliance efforts as crypto adoption grows.

Quick answer

CipherOwl raised $15 Million in a Seed round, dated October 9, 2025. Investors: Coinbase Ventures, Enlight Capital, General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures. CipherOwl is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did CipherOwl raise?
CipherOwl raised $15 Million in a Seed round on October 9, 2025.
Who invested in CipherOwl?
Coinbase Ventures, Enlight Capital, General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does CipherOwl do?
CipherOwl is a crypto compliance startup that develops artificial intelligence-driven tools for financial institutions to monitor blockchain transactions for suspicious activity.
Where is CipherOwl based and how big is it?
CipherOwl is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at CipherOwl?
Fundz holds 1 contact at CipherOwl. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

CipherOwl

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

CipherOwl is a crypto compliance startup that develops artificial intelligence-driven tools for financial institutions to monitor blockchain transactions for suspicious activity. Founded by former Coinbase and Cruise engineers, it seeks to address challenges in traditional anti-money-laundering methods. The firm aims to streamline compliance processes using generative AI to flag risky transactions and generate understandable reports. CipherOwl has onboarded clients including Coinbase and several law enforcement agencies.

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