Hawk Secures $56 Million in Series C Funding Led by One Peak
Deal News | Apr 10, 2025 | Taylor Wessing
Hawk, a Munich-based provider of AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML), screening, and fraud prevention solutions, has successfully concluded a $56 million Series C financing round. The fresh funding, spearheaded by One Peak and supported by existing investors Macquarie, Rabobank, BlackFin Capital Partners, Sands Capital, DN Capital, Picus, and Coalition, aims to drive product innovation and US market expansion. Taylor Wessing's Berlin team, led by Venture Capital expert Dr. Norman Rchert, advised Hawk on this significant deal. Hawk's software offers financial institutions enhanced transaction monitoring and fraud detection capabilities, crucially reducing compliance workload while strengthening financial crime prevention.
Sectors
- Financial Technology (Fintech)
- Legal Services
Geography
- Germany – Hawk is headquartered in Munich and was advised by Taylor Wessing's Berlin team.
- United States – Hawk aims to use the raised funds to expand its market presence in the US.
Industry
- Financial Technology (Fintech) – Hawk operates in the fintech sector by providing AI-driven AML and fraud prevention solutions to financial institutions.
- Legal Services – Taylor Wessing provided legal advisory services to Hawk for the financing round.
Financials
- $56 million – The amount raised by Hawk in its Series C financing round.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk | Target Company | Company | A Munich-based company providing AI-powered anti-money laundering and fraud prevention solutions. |
| One Peak | Lead Investor | Company | Led the Series C financing round for Hawk. |
| Macquarie | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| Rabobank | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| BlackFin Capital Partners | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| Sands Capital | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| DN Capital | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| Picus | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| Coalition | Investor | Company | An existing investor participating in the financing round. |
| Taylor Wessing | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the Series C financing round, led by Berlin partner Dr. Norman Rchert. |