Diligent AI
Diligent AI developed autonomous AI analysts that read documents, query external data sources and resolve KYC and AML alerts independently, reducing false positives and standardising compliance investigations.
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🎙️ Deep Dive
Daily News – 4 March 2026
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Diligent AI is a startup founded in London in 2024 by Edoardo Maschio (ex-BCG and Rocket Internet) and Ahmed Gaber (ex-CTO of Billie, Europe's largest B2B BNPL). The company develops 'autonomous AI analysts' for financial crime compliance: agents that read documents, query external data sources and independently resolve KYC and AML alerts, replicating human analyst reasoning. Unlike rule-based systems that produce high false-positive rates, Diligent AI agents handle context and nuance in each case. Backed by Y Combinator, in March 2026 it raised €2.1M seed led by Speedinvest and Shapers, with angels from the founders of N26, Allica Bank, IDnow and Billie.
Market & Clients
Key Customers
Banks, payment institutions and fintechs managing high volumes of KYC and AML alerts.
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Funding & Investors
Funding Rounds
- 2026 - Seed: €2M
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