German regtech pioneer Hawk has raised $56 million in Series C funding to accelerate the deployment of its AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection solutions for financial institutions. The investment round was led by One Peak, with participation from Macquarie Capital, Rabobank, and other prominent investors, underscoring growing demand for next-generation financial crime prevention tools.
Founded with AI at its core, Hawk’s technology helps banks and fintechs transition from outdated rules-based systems to advanced machine learning models that improve detection accuracy while reducing false positives. The platform currently serves over 80 global clients, including major Tier 1 banks and mid-sized financial institutions.
“AI isn’t just a feature for us—it’s foundational to our mission of transforming financial crime prevention,” said CEO Tobias Schweiger. “This funding enables us to bring our machine learning and generative AI solutions to more institutions struggling with inefficient legacy systems.”
The fresh capital will primarily fuel Hawk’s expansion into the competitive U.S. market, where financial institutions face increasing regulatory pressure to modernize AML operations. Hawk’s AI approach claims significant advantages over traditional systems, including:
- 50-70% reduction in false positive alerts
- 30%+ improvement in detecting actual financial crime
- Adaptive learning that evolves with emerging threats
The funding comes as global AML solutions spending is projected to exceed $8 billion by 2027, with AI-powered platforms capturing growing market share. Hawk’s technology is particularly relevant for fintechs and digital banks needing scalable compliance solutions as they expand internationally.