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Sphinx raises $7.1M in a seed round led by Cherry Ventures to enhance compliance solutions for financial institutions.

PRIVATEFeb 17, 2026

Amount Raised

$7.1 Million

Round Type

Seed

FairfaxInformation TechnologySecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security

Investors

Singularity CapitalY CombinatorRebel FundDeel VenturesCherry Ventures

Description

Sphinx has secured a $7.1 million seed funding round to scale its compliance agents for financial institutions. The round was led by Cherry Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Deel Ventures, and Singularity Capital. The funding will aid Sphinx in improving AML, KYC, and KYB operations among its clients. With its innovative approach, Sphinx aims to streamline compliance tasks without the need for new systems.

Quick answer

Sphinx raised $7.1 Million in a Seed round, dated February 17, 2026. Investors: Singularity Capital, Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Deel Ventures and Cherry Ventures. Sphinx is based in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

How much did Sphinx raise?
Sphinx raised $7.1 Million in a Seed round on February 17, 2026.
Who invested in Sphinx?
Singularity Capital, Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Deel Ventures and Cherry Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Sphinx do?
Sphinx is a leading developer of Counterintelligence (CI) and cyber tools for the digital battlefield.
Where is Sphinx based and how big is it?
Sphinx is based in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

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Company Information

Company

Sphinx

Location

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

About

Sphinx is a leading developer of Counterintelligence (CI) and cyber tools for the digital battlefield. Founded in 2018, it specializes in cybersecurity, advanced adversary defeat, and technology integration. The company aims to deliver protection against advanced threat actors for defense and commercial security clients.

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