Checkstep Raises £3M in Funding
Checkstep, a London-based AI content moderation software company, has raised £3 million in funding.
Checkstep, a London-based AI content moderation software company, has raised £3 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Alea Capital Partners, with participation from Slow Ventures and LookAI.
Alea Capital Partners is an alternative asset management firm focused on long-term macro trends and structural market gaps, primarily in Southern Europe, beginning with Portugal. The firm operates across three investment strategies: Alternative Living Solutions, Industrial Consolidation, and Venture Capital. Through its Alea Innovation One fund, a closed-end venture capital vehicle with €35 million in committed capital, the firm targets high-growth technology investments
Checkstep Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product development, expand commercial operations, strengthen strategic partnerships, and scale its Trust and Safety infrastructure internationally.
About Checkstep
Checkstep is a company that provides end-to-end content moderation software for user-generated content, combining advanced artificial intelligence with trust and safety expertise. The platform enables companies to automate policy enforcement, ensure compliance with evolving global regulations, and scale content moderation operations across the EU, US, and beyond. Headquartered in London, Checkstep’s customers include Trustpilot, JustGiving, Daily Mail, and MoneySavingExpert.
Funding Details
Company: Checkstep
Raised: $3.8M
Round: Growth
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: Alea Capital Partners
Additional Investors: Slow Ventures, LookAI
Company Website: https://www.checkstep.com/
Software Category: AI Content Moderation / Trust & Safety Infrastructure
Source: https://www.checkstep.com/checkstep-raises-3-million-alea-capitala/
