Marlin Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Napier AI

Marlin Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Napier AI, a leading UK-based RegTech firm specializing in AI-driven financial crime compliance solutions. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the investment aims to fuel Napier AI’s global expansion and enhance its innovative product offerings.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Napier AI provides advanced anti-money laundering (AML) screening and regulatory compliance software for banking, payments, and wealth management sectors. Its technology is trusted by over 100 institutions, including HSBC, State Street, Mizuho, and Starling, to detect and report suspicious activities.

Last year, Napier AI secured £45 million in funding from US-based Crestline Investors. The latest investment from Marlin Equity Partners will support ongoing research and development, as well as global market expansion.

Mike Wilkinson, Managing Director at Marlin, praised Napier AI’s innovative solutions and customer-centric approach, highlighting its potential to address the growing complexities of financial crime regulation.

Greg Watson, CEO of Napier AI, emphasized the importance of AI and automation in combating evolving financial crime threats, stating that the partnership with Marlin marks a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey.

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