Sphinx Closes $7M Seed Round to Deploy AI Agents for Compliance Operations

Compliance technology startup Sphinx has secured $7 million in seed funding to advance its browser-native artificial intelligence agents for financial crime compliance workflows. The round was led by Cherry Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Deel Ventures, and Singularity Capital.

Co-founded by Alexandre Berkovic and Chrisjan Wüst, Sphinx develops AI agents that operate directly within existing enterprise systems, including case management platforms, third-party portals, and internal dashboards. The technology is designed to automate complex AML, KYC, and KYB processes while maintaining auditability and decision transparency. By handling repetitive coordination across fragmented systems, the platform enables compliance teams to focus on higher-value analysis and regulatory judgment as financial institutions face growing operational complexity.