# Sika Financial Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sika-financial-group

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dover, US
- Website: www.mysikabox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 8, 2026)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in the US, Sika Financial Group is a financial technology company that provides a centralized counterparty and multilateral FX netting platform, enhancing security for foreign exchange transactions in emerging markets.Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Dover, US, Sika Financial Group operates a multi-faceted FX platform aimed at mitigating settlement risks in emerging market currencies. The company has engaged in one deal to date, raising USD 2.000 mn in Seed funding from Aruwa Capital Management on June 8, 2026, which has contributed to the total amount raised of USD 2.000 mn.Sika Financial Group specializes in providing a central counterparty and multilateral FX netting platform designed explicitly to mitigate settlement risk in emerging market currencies. Their core offering allows participants, including central banks, commercial banks, and corporate treasuries, to engage in foreign exchange transactions with enhanced security through payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlement. By acting as an intermediary in each transaction, Sika replaces traditional bilateral exposure with a single managed relationship, thereby reducing principal risk. The platform supports a wide range of emerging market currency pairs, facilitating transactions primarily in regions such as East and West Africa, the Middle East, Southeast and South Asia, and Latin America. Sika's infrastructure is engineered to address the growing demand for efficient and secure settlement mechanisms in markets that have been historically underserved by existing financial systems.Sika Financial Group generates revenue through its innovative FX netting platform, which targets significant transaction volumes within emerging markets, facilitating over USD 100 bn in daily FX settlement. The company's business model is structured around partnerships with regulated financial institutions, promoting a B2B transaction framework where financial entities engage in netting services provided by Sika. Clients utilize Sika’s platform for real-time settlement of foreign exchange obligations, with the company acting as the central counterparty to eliminate bilateral credit exposure. Revenue is derived from transaction fees associated with each settlement processed through the platform, as well as potential agreements with central banks and financial institutions for ongoing access to their services. The firm prioritizes collaborative partnerships across various regions, enhancing its operational footprint while aligning with regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and security in its service delivery.In June 2026, Sika Financial Group raised USD 2.000 mn in Seed funding from Aruwa Capital Management, which will be utilized to build and expand its foreign exchange clearing, settlement, and liquidity infrastructure across emerging markets. The company plans to design and launch new products aimed at enhancing their service offerings, although specific release dates are not detailed. Additionally, Sika aims to penetrate further into regions with high demand for their services, including East and West Africa, and Southeast Asia, as part of their growth strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 8, 2026, $2M — AR Capital

## Investors

- AR Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ar-capital) — Seed