# CipherOwl

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cipherowl

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.cipherowl.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in the US, CipherOwl provides comprehensive compliance solutions tailored for the institutional cryptocurrency market, leveraging advanced AI technology to enhance regulatory adherence and streamline operations for its clients.CipherOwl is a company focused on developing an AI-driven compliance infrastructure for the cryptocurrency sector. Founded in 2024 in San Francisco, US, the company has secured funding through its recent SEED round, totaling USD 15.00 mn, primarily from investors such as Flourish Ventures and General Catalyst Partners. The company has completed one deal as of October 9, 2025, reflecting its strategic growth trajectory in the evolving digital assets landscape.CipherOwl offers a modular, AI-powered compliance infrastructure designed specifically for the institutional cryptocurrency market. Central to their product suite is the SR3 Stack, which provides real-time address screening, AI-assisted reasoning for root cause attribution, automated report drafting, and a purpose-built interface for case management and regulator response. These products enable public agencies, financial institutions, and protocol builders to streamline compliance processes with enhanced transparency and control. CipherOwl's services are particularly valuable in sectors requiring rigorous regulatory adherence, such as public sector agencies and cryptocurrency exchanges, catering to clients across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.CipherOwl generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing its clients access to its suite of compliance tools. Businesses engage with CipherOwl through various transaction structures, primarily B2B partnerships, where institutions subscribe to services based on their specific compliance needs. The pricing plans are tiered, allowing clients to select features from the SR3 Stack that align with their requirements, potentially including screening, reasoning, reporting, and research capabilities. These offerings facilitate efficient compliance monitoring and reporting, directly contributing to improved operational efficiencies in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem.In October 2025, CipherOwl raised USD 15 mn in Seed funding, co-led by Flourish Ventures and General Catalyst Partners, with participation from several other investors. This funding will be utilized to further develop CipherOwl's platform and scale its technology. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions in Asia and Europe by 2026, aligning with its strategy to meet the growing compliance needs of the cryptocurrency industry.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 9, 2025, $15M — General Catalyst Partners, AME Cloud Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Enlight Growth Partners, Flourish Ventures, Predictive Venture Partners, OKX Ventures, Sancus Ventures, Road Capital

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Seed
- AME Cloud Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ame-cloud-ventures) — Seed
- Coinbase Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coinbase-ventures) — Seed
- Enlight Growth Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enlight-growth-partners) — Seed
- Flourish Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flourish-ventures) — Seed
- Predictive Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/predictive-venture-partners) — Seed
- OKX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/okx-ventures) — Seed
- Sancus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sancus-ventures) — Seed
- Road Capital — Seed