Steward Raises €4.6M for AI-Driven AML/KYC Compliance Platform

Steward, an AI-driven AML/KYC compliance platform operating across the U.S. and UK, raised €4.6 million in a funding round led by Motive Partners in March 2026. Steward's technology leverages artificial intelligence to automate and enhance anti-money laundering and know-your-customer compliance workflows for financial institutions. The investment from Motive Partners, a specialist fintech-focused investor, underscores the growing importance of compliance automation in the BaaS ecosystem.

As embedded finance platforms onboard more customers at scale, efficient and accurate KYC/AML processes become essential infrastructure. Steward's AI-driven approach aims to reduce manual review burden while improving detection accuracy. The funding will support product development and market expansion, positioning Steward to serve both traditional banks and BaaS providers that need scalable compliance solutions.