- Acquired by Chainalysis for $150M, Jan 2025
- Raised $9.8M Seed round led by Battery Ventures, Aug 2022
About
Alterya developed an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection platform that monitors web, social media, chat channels, and blockchain activity in real time to prevent authorized push-payment (APP) scams. The company provided its API and analytics software to traditional financial institutions, fintechs, and cryptocurrency providers. Prior to its acquisition, Alterya monitored over $8 billion in monthly transaction volume, protected approximately 100 million end users, and successfully detected $10 billion sent to scams throughout 2024. The company's solutions integrate seamlessly with existing systems to provide recipient and account screening, significantly reducing fraud losses and disputes for major clients like Binance, Coinbase, and Block. Alterya was acquired by Chainalysis in January 2025, enhancing Chainalysis' blockchain data platform with proactive fraud protection capabilities across both crypto and traditional payment rails.
Funding history · 1 round · $9.8M total
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Q&A
- What is Alterya's primary business and mission?
- Alterya is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the security of faster payment systems by protecting users from authorized push-payment (APP) fraud. It uses artificial intelligence and integrated cyber operations to identify and link scams across various networks, helping financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto service providers preempt threats.
- When was Alterya founded?
- Alterya was founded in June 2022.
- What is Alterya's current status?
- Alterya was acquired by Chainalysis in January 2025.
- How much funding has Alterya raised in total?
- Alterya has raised a total of $9.8 million USD.
- Which investors participated in Alterya's funding rounds?
- Alterya's funding rounds included investments from Battery Ventures and Y Combinator.
- What is Alterya's primary sector?
- Alterya's primary sector is Cyber Security.
- Where is Alterya's headquarters located?
- Alterya's headquarters is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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External links
| Website | alterya.io/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/83538897 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | ALTERYA I O LTD |
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| Founded | 2022 |
| Employees (exact) | 28 |
| Status reason | Acquired by Chainalysis on Jan, 2025 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Chainalysis 2025-01 $150.0M
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | alterya.io |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516639887 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2022-06-30 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 3 — merger (1), charge (1), other (1) |
| Registered address | דרך בגין 121 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | מיזוג מרצון חברה קולטת |
| 2025-10-22 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2025-09-17 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |