ThetaRay

ThetaRay is an Israeli fintech cybersecurity company that builds Cognitive AI solutions for financial crime detection and compliance operations.

Cyber Security
Active
Series D Hod HaSharon, Israel Founded 2013
Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$156.5M
Last: D Round 2023-09
Stage
Series D
Founded
2013
Headcount
260
HQ
Hod HaSharon, Israel
Sector
Cyber Security

About

ThetaRay is a fintech software and big data analytics company with headquarters in Hod HaSharon, Israel and New York, and offices in Madrid, London, Singapore, and Dubai. The company provides AI-powered SaaS and on-premises anti-money-laundering (AML) transaction monitoring and sanctions screening software for banks, fintechs, and government Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs). ThetaRay's platform, SONAR, uses patented mathematical algorithms and an advanced form of AI called "artificial intelligence intuition" to analyze data dynamically and detect anomalies indicating money laundering and other financial crimes. This approach helps financial institutions reduce false positives, improve compliance, and enhance customer experiences.

Funding history · 9 rounds · $156.5M total

2023-08
G Round $57.0M
★ Portage VenturesJVPOurCrowdLIP VenturesR136 Ventures
2021-04
F Round $31.0M
★ JVPOurCrowdSaints CapitalBank Hapoalim (IsraCard)Benhamou Global Ventures
2020-11
E Round Undisclosed
★ La Maison Partners
2019-05
D Round Undisclosed
★ ABN AMRO Digital Impact Fund
2018-06
C Round $30.0M
★ JVP★ OurCrowd★ GE Ventures★ R136 Ventures★ La Maison Partners★ Silicon Valley Bank★ Bank Hapoalim (IsraCard)
2018-01
B Round $8.0M
★ R136 Ventures
2015-11
A Round Extension $17.0M
★ JVP★ GE Ventures★ Poalim Equity★ Strategic Airline
2014-06
A Round $10.0M
★ JVP★ GE Ventures★ Poalim Equity
2013-07
Seed $3.5M
★ JVP★ GE Ventures

Headcount over time

From 46 (2017-03) to 254 (2026-07) · +208 (+452%) · 67 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
2680 2017-03 2026-07

Q&A

What was ThetaRay's most recent funding round?
In September 2023, ThetaRay raised a $57 million Series D round. Investors included Portage and Germin8 Ventures.
What is ThetaRay's primary business focus?
ThetaRay is an Israeli fintech cybersecurity company that develops Cognitive AI solutions for financial crime detection and compliance operations, primarily offering anti-money-laundering (AML) transaction monitoring and sanctions screening software.
How many employees does ThetaRay currently have?
ThetaRay has 201-500 employees.
Which company did ThetaRay acquire recently?
In July 2024, ThetaRay acquired Screena to enhance its AI financial crime detection capabilities.
What is the total amount of funding ThetaRay has raised to date?
ThetaRay has raised a total of $220 million in funding.
Which major banks and fintechs have adopted ThetaRay's AI technology for financial crime prevention?
In recent years, Novatti Group, NOW Money, Divilo, ClearBank, and Noda have selected ThetaRay's AI solution to monitor global payments and open banking services for financial crime.
When was ThetaRay founded?
ThetaRay was founded in June 2013.
Does ThetaRay hold any patents?
Yes, ThetaRay holds a patent titled "ANOMALY DETECTION BY DYNAMICALLY EVOLVING DATA USING LOW RANK MATRIX DECOMPOSITION," granted in June 2013.

Team · 20

Founder · Co-founder
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Chief Executive Officer
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CFO & GM Israel
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Revenue Officer
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Chief Scientist
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Luis Pinedo
Chief Strategic Customers Officer
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SVP Customer Engineering
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SVP Human Resources
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VP Financial Crime & Compliance AI
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VP North America
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VP Sales EMEA
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VP Sales North America
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VP, Global Pre-Sales
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cyber Security
Sub-sectors
Cyber SecurityGRC & VulnerabilityFintech & InsurtechMoney Transfer & Management
Technologies
CommunicationsIOTPlatforms & InterfacesWebArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning
Target customers
Financial ServicesFinancial InstitutionsBanksIndustrial Manufacturing
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

risk-assesmentsrisk-managementfintechanti-money-launderingtransactionsmoney-transfer
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External links

Websitethetaray.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3274952
X / Twittertwitter.com/thetarayteam
Facebookfacebook.com/thetaray
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnygTgxdaLM9mUcGUThTrxQ?view_as=subscri
Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThetaRay
Crunchbasecrunchbase.com/organization/thetaray
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q28404455

Identifiers & details

Legal nameThetaRay
Founded2013-6
Employees (exact)260
OfficesNew York; Dubai; Madrid; United Kingdom
Wikidata QIDQ28404455

Acquisitions & public offerings

AcquiredDateAmount
2024-07

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO12

Web history (Wayback)

Domainthetaray.com

Wikidata

QIDQ28404455

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514807965
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2012-08-06
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2025
Active charges / liens0
Registry events2 — people (1), charge (1)
Registered addressהנגר 8 הוד השרון

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2025-11-25עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור
2026-05-20עדכון שעבוד