Fraud, Funding & Fintech AI — Where the Smart Money Went This Week
Fintech’s VC momentum didn’t slow down this week, with big money heading to platforms that protect, predict, and process. From fraud prevention to medical banking and AI-native SaaS tools, the top deals show how fintech is evolving to meet increasingly specialized market demands.
Key Highlights:
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Massive AI Infrastructure Bets: OpenEvidence’s $210M round signals how seriously investors are treating fintech compliance and operational AI.
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Niche Banking Goes Big: Panacea’s healthcare-focused banking extension shows continued support for vertical fintech models.
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Security is the New Gold: CertifID’s growth and iCOUNTER’s Series A show wire fraud and cyber defense are top of mind for enterprise and real estate markets.
1. OpenEvidence – USA
Provider of AI-native infrastructure for secure data processing, compliance, and analytics in financial services
Amount Raised: $210M
Round: Series B
Lead Investors: Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
2. CertifID – USA
Developer of a wire fraud prevention platform used in real estate and title transactions
Amount Raised: $47.5M
Round: Series C
Lead Investors: Centana Growth Partners
3. Firestorm Labs – USA
Enterprise platform applying generative AI for finance, operations, and customer engagement
Amount Raised: $47M
Round: Series A
Lead Investors: NEA
4. Unify – USA
AI-powered sales enablement software for B2B fintech and SaaS platforms
Amount Raised: $40M
Round: Series B
Lead Investors: Battery Ventures
5. Panacea Financial – USA
Digital banking platform designed for doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals
Amount Raised: $37M
Round: Series B Extension
Lead Investors: Valar Ventures
