Nodu, a London-based stablecoin infrastructure startup, has secured $1.45 million in pre-seed funding to bridge traditional finance with digital assets for European institutions. The round was led by Digital Space Ventures, an early investor in fintech giants like Revolut and PaySend. This investment will fuel Nodu's mission to provide a MiCA-aligned platform that simplifies stablecoin adoption for banks and fintechs.
Addressing a Gap in European Finance
While stablecoins promise near-instant and low-cost global settlements, most financial institutions struggle to access them in a compliant manner. European banks and fintechs, in particular, face significant technological and regulatory hurdles under the region's tightening rules. Nodu aims to solve this by creating a native European solution for programmable money, addressing a clear market need.
A MiCA-Aligned Infrastructure Solution
Nodu offers a prebuilt compliance and payments framework designed specifically for stablecoins, allowing clients to integrate digital assets seamlessly. The platform automates critical background checks, including KYC and AML, as well as regulatory reporting. This enables institutions to send, receive, and hold stablecoins with the same ease as traditional fiat currencies.
By integrating with Nodu’s APIs, clients can merge fiat and blockchain rails into a single, regulated workflow without a major engineering overhaul. A key feature of this system is its stablecoin off-ramp, which facilitates near real-time fiat payouts in over 100 countries. This functionality is particularly valuable for improving the efficiency and cost of cross-border remittances and payments.
Experienced Leadership and Strategic Vision
The company was founded in 2025 by a team of seasoned fintech veterans: CEO Alex Novozhenov, CTO Vladislav Nikolayev, and co-founder Daria Dubinina. This trio previously built Crassula, a successful European fintech platform that processed hundreds of billions of euros for over 150 clients. Their extensive experience provides Nodu with a deep understanding of the payments and regulatory landscape.
The founders' experience at Crassula revealed a recurring challenge where clients wanted to enter the digital-asset economy but were deterred by complexity. Nodu was created to directly address this pain point, positioning itself as a European alternative to US-focused firms like Zerohash and Bridge. The company launched with significant interest, leveraging a network of over 40 former clients and partners.
Fueling Future Growth and Expansion
The new capital injection will be strategically deployed to accelerate Nodu's growth and expand its global footprint. The company plans to scale its engineering and compliance teams to enhance its platform capabilities and support a growing client base. Deepening partnerships with banks and fintechs seeking new digital revenue streams is also a key priority for the firm.
Andrei Popov, Managing Partner of Digital Space Ventures, expressed strong confidence in the startup's vision and timing. "The world is shifting toward digital money and programmable finance, and regulations like MiCA are bringing clarity to the market," he stated. "Nodu is building the rails that will move the industry forward, and we are proud to support them."
With its new funding and a leadership team experienced in European fintech, Nodu is strongly positioned to become a key infrastructure provider. The company offers a timely, compliance-focused solution for institutions eager to adopt stablecoins under the new MiCA framework. As the financial world continues its digital transformation, Nodu's platform could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of programmable money.