Outpost, a London, UK–based AI-powered platform that enables merchants to sell worldwide with zero liability, has raised $17.5 million (£13 million) in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investor Better Tomorrow Ventures and several angel investors, including executives from companies such as Revolut, Uber, Affirm, Airwallex, and Checkout.com.
Founded in 2012, Ribbit Capital is a global investment firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs transforming traditional markets. Based in Palo Alto, California, the firm specializes in early- and growth-stage investments in financial technology (fintech), cryptocurrency, and broader financial services innovation.
Outpost Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product development, expand jurisdictional coverage, and grow its team to meet increasing global demand.
About Outpost
Outpost is an AI-powered payments and compliance infrastructure platform that enables merchants to expand globally without taking on tax, regulatory, or operational liabilities. The platform simplifies cross-border commerce by managing payment processing, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements through its proprietary AI engine. The system monitors over 20,000 global tax jurisdictions and automatically applies the correct tax and customs rules for each transaction. Outpost supports merchants operating across Europe, North America, LATAM, and Asia, including subscription platforms, consumer software companies, and cross-border e-commerce brands.
Funding Details
Company: Outpost
Raised: $17.5M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: Ribbit Capital
Additional Investors: Better Tomorrow Ventures, angel investors
Company Website: https://outpost.ai/
Software Category: Cross-border Payments & Compliance Infrastructure (FinTech SaaS)
Source: https://www.uktechnews.info/2026/03/10/outpost-secures-13-million-series-a-investment-led-by-ribbit/