Vigilant AI.ai, a Derby-based developer of AI teammates built specifically for regulated sectors, has secured £585,000 in pre-seed funding to scale its enterprise-focused compliance and audit infrastructure. The round was led by Haatch, with participation from the East Midlands Combined County Authority and the British Business Bank through Haatch-managed investment vehicles.
The company plans to use the capital to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, enhance enterprise-grade features, and transition current pilots into full commercial deployments. Founded by Mark Wood and Mike Anyfantakis, Vigilant AI.ai provides AI systems for financial services, fintech, payments, insurance, and banking, embedding real-time guardrails and immutable audit trails to ensure every AI-driven action remains compliant and transparent. The platform aims to help regulated organizations safely unlock AI’s operational potential while maintaining rigorous governance standards.
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