spektr, a Copenhagen, Denmark–based company building AI infrastructure for compliance in financial services, has raised $20 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by NEA, with participation from existing investors including Northzone, Seedcamp, and PSV Tech.
NEA is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors, and geographies. Founded in 1977, NEA had more than $35 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, and invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages from seed through IPO. The firm’s track record includes 285 portfolio company IPOs and more than 510 mergers and acquisitions.
spektr Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand its AI platform and accelerate adoption across global financial institutions.
About spektr
Led by CEO Mikkel Skarnager, spektr is an AI-powered compliance infrastructure platform for banks and fintechs. The platform deploys networks of specialized AI agents to automate the manual work behind KYC and KYB compliance—from onboarding to ongoing monitoring. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, spektr serves banks, financial institutions, and enterprises worldwide, including Pleo, Santander Leasing, Mercuryo, Phantom, and Monta.
Funding Details
Company: Spektr ApS
Raised: $20.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: NEA
Additional Investors: Northzone, Seedcamp, PSV Tech
Company Website: https://www.spektr.com/
Software Category: Compliance AI / Fintech / KYC & KYB Automation
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260416218452/en/