Alpa, a London, UK-based AI-powered financial platform designed specifically for the hospitality industry, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-Seed round.
Investors
The round was led by Daphni, with participation from True Capital, 2100 Ventures, Firedrop, Oprtrs Club, Kima Ventures, Sonorcap, and angel investors Alexandre Yazdi and Jerome Tafani.
Daphni is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that invests primarily in early-stage European tech startups with strong international ambition. The firm combines a digital platform with a network of over 400 experts, known as the "daphnipolis," to provide founders with rapid feedback, operational mentorship, and access to a broad ecosystem of corporate partners. Daphni manages over €500 million in assets across specialized funds.
Alpa Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to strengthen its product and engineering capabilities, including financial data infrastructure, AI-driven classification, native supplier integrations, automation, and operator-grade financial workflows.
About Alpa
Founded by Anton Soulier and Jean-François Moy, Alpa is a fintech platform that provides real-time financial visibility for hospitality operators. By integrating POS data, banking data, and supplier connections, Alpa delivers live operational profit-and-loss insights without relying on traditional accounting workflows. The platform is designed to help restaurant operators continuously monitor margins and profitability, enabling faster operational decision-making and reducing inefficiencies caused by delayed financial reporting. Headquartered in London, Alpa empowers operators to make decisions based on real-time profitability data rather than waiting weeks for monthly accounts to close.
Funding Details
Company: Alpacap Limited
Raised: $3.5M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: February 2026
Lead Investor: Daphni
Additional Investors: True Capital, 2100 Ventures, Firedrop, Oprtrs Club, Kima Ventures, Sonorcap, Alexandre Yazdi, Jerome Tafani
Company Website: https://www.getalpa.com/
Software Category: Financial Platform / Hospitality Fintech
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/02/26/alpa-lands-35m-to-build-financial-platform-for-hospitality/