Level39 Member Highlights: September Edition

Recognition, Funding and Strategic Growth

Several members reached significant milestones throughout September, highlighting continued momentum across the Level39 community.

dtcpay announced the successful close of a US$25 million Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with participation from SBI Group, Genedant Capital and existing investors. The company also expanded its consumer offering with the launch of dtcpay Card on Apple Pay, making digital payments even more accessible.

Apron was recognised as one of Tech Nation’s Future Fifty, a prestigious programme highlighting some of the UK’s most promising scaleups and reinforcing the company’s position as a leading innovator in business finance.

FopsAI was selected for the ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator, joining a cohort of startups shaping the future of financial services through emerging technology and innovation.

IBT Technologies was named a finalist for Risk & Portfolio Management Technology of the Year at the Insurance Investor European Awards 2026, recognising its continued contribution to the insurance technology sector.

Thaver celebrated the acceptance of CEO Nandy Thaver into the AltaLab Fall 2026 Cohort, providing access to a global community of founders, operators and investors supporting the next stage of growth.

Product Innovation and Business Development

Innovation remained at the forefront as members launched new products, expanded platforms and strengthened strategic capabilities.

Auditor Alpha officially launched its automated continuous finance assurance platform, providing finance teams with AI-powered tools to improve oversight, compliance and operational efficiency.

Mindgard continued to strengthen its AI security ecosystem, announcing expanded collaborations across enterprise technology with organisations including Anthropic and NVIDIA as it advances its mission to secure AI systems at scale.

Unravel reached a major milestone, with its technology now supporting enterprise ecosystems serving more than 100 million customers worldwide. The company also strengthened its leadership team, welcoming Ciprian Ionut Roman as Head of AI Labs, alongside the appointments of Maria Vittoria Piva as COO and William Simanjuntak as Director of Partnerships.

Utilidex announced the launch of its new platform, Orbit, combining Energy IQ capabilities, AI-assisted delivery and co-creation tools designed to help organisations navigate the changing energy landscape more effectively.

Thought Leadership, Partnerships and Community Impact

Members continued to share expertise, build strategic relationships and contribute to the wider innovation ecosystem.

etoro became the Official Trading Partner of Leeds United and Leeds United Women for the 2026/27 season, expanding the brand’s visibility and engagement with a global audience of sports fans and investors.

CyPro welcomed a delegation from National Chengchi University, leading discussions on responsible AI adoption, governance and the future of AI within financial services.

Applied Blockchain hosted its fourth Claude & Croissants breakfast, bringing together leaders from organisations including McDonald’s, Nissan and Fitch Group to discuss practical applications of AI and emerging technologies.

Cerebrent signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NMIMS Chandigarh, strengthening collaboration between industry and academia and creating new opportunities for student recruitment, skills development and career progression.

These achievements highlight the continued ambition, innovation and collaborative spirit driving the Level39 community forward. From securing investment and launching new platforms to building strategic partnerships and sharing industry expertise, our members continue to create meaningful impact across sectors and markets around the world.