Nifina has closed a pre-seed funding round to develop its AI-driven platform for optimizing working capital, co-founded by Ali Ansari and Cesar Ortega.
Round Type
Pre-Seed
United KingdomFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingDescription
Nifina aims to enhance access to finance for corporates by leveraging AI technology. Founded by trade finance veterans, the platform seeks to use existing bank products more effectively by tailoring them to customers' needs. The company has completed a proof-of-concept and is working towards launching a beta version. Headquartered in the UK, it aims to go live by the end of the year.
Quick answer
Nifina raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round, dated June 3, 2026. Nifina is based in United Kingdom.
- How much did Nifina raise?
- Nifina raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round on June 3, 2026.
- What does Nifina do?
- Nifina is a platform founded by trade finance and technology veterans, Ali Ansari and Cesar Ortega, aiming to use AI to help corporates optimise working capital and improve access to finance.
- Where is Nifina based and how big is it?
- Nifina is based in United Kingdom.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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- GoTyme raised $14M on July 7, 2026.
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