Unique, a Zurich, Switzerland-based AI company creating a specialized agentic AI platform for financial firms, has raised $30 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by CommerzVentures and DN Capital, with continued support from existing seed investors, including VI Partners and Pictet Group.
CommerzVentures, founded in 2014, is a specialized fintech VC investor with assets under management of €550 million. It invests in early- and growth-stage companies in fintech, insurtech, and climate fintech. CommerzVentures is a return-oriented investor with a geographical focus on Europe and a global strategy that includes Israel, the USA, and Africa.
DN Capital is an early-stage venture fund focused on seed and Series A investments in consumer internet, marketplaces, fintech, and B2B software. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, Berlin, and Silicon Valley. DN Capital has invested in numerous outlier tech companies on the Atlantic.
Unique Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate its global expansion, particularly in the U.S. market, and to enhance the development and deployment of its agentic AI solutions.
About Unique
Founded in 2021 by Manuel Grenacher, Michelle Heppler, and Andreas Hauri, Unique develops an agentic AI platform to help financial institutions streamline their back- and middle-office operations. The company’s AI-driven platform enhances efficiency, compliance, and data processing across key functions such as research, compliance, and KYC. Unique offers 25 specialized use cases and customized agents. The company operates globally and serves sectors including asset management, wealth management, and banking. Notable customers include Pictet Group and LGT Private Banking.
Funding Details
Company: Unique AG
Raised: $30.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: February 2025
Lead Investor: CommerzVentures
Additional Investors: DN Capital, VI Partners, Pictet Group
Company Website: https://www.unique.ch/
Software Category: Agentic AI
Source: https://www.unique.ch/en/blog/unique-secures-usd-30-million-series-a-to-pioneer-agentic-ai-workforce-in-financial-services-2