Defy
Izmir, Turkey
Overview
Defy develops artificial-intelligence driven regulatory technology solutions for banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions. Operating out of Ege Teknopark, the company provides an end-to-end platform that covers anti-money laundering (AML), transaction monitoring (KYT), and investigation management, with a particular focus on crypto assets and rapidly evolving financial regulations. Its software surfaces risks early and allows all compliance processes to be run from one unified panel. Following its latest funding, Defy intends to accelerate international expansion, beginning with MENA-specific compliance packages and additional integrations. The team also plans to enrich its product suite so institutions can handle all regulatory tasks within a single interface. Ultimately, Defy aims to position itself as a global player in the RegTech sector. The company has raised a total of $400 k to date, according to the most recent investment round, but has not disclosed revenue or user metrics.
- Total raised
- $0M
- Funding rounds
- 1
- Latest round
- Equity
- Latest activity
- Jan 2026
Industries
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Developer APIs
- Mobile Apps
- Web3
Recent funding
Equity
Jan 2026
$0M
Team
Suat Özkan
CEO
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