Elliptic
London-based provider of blockchain analytics for banks, crypto firms and government agencies, founded in 2013. It announced a $120 million Series D in May 2026.
Industry: Blockchain analytics and crypto compliance | Location: London, United Kingdom | Founded: 2013 | Total Funding: USD 120M
About Elliptic
Elliptic is a London-based blockchain analytics and compliance company. It sells software that helps banks, crypto businesses, payment firms and government agencies screen wallets and transactions and investigate financial crime involving digital assets. In May 2026 it said its data covered more than 65 blockchains, that it had more than 700 customers in 30 countries and that it screened over one billion transactions a week. Its website names Elliptic Enterprises Limited, registered in England and Wales, as the legal entity.
Elliptic was founded in 2013 by Tom Robinson, James Smith and Adam Joyce, who still appear on its leadership page as chief scientist, chief strategy officer and chief architect. Simone Maini is chief executive and Chris Pilling is chairman. Tom Stenhouse is chief financial officer, Jackson Hull chief technology officer, Zahi Yaari chief revenue officer and Sarah Whipp chief marketing officer. In September 2026 it appointed Dror Avieli, formerly of Consensys, as chief customer officer, based in its New York office. Its Singapore office opened around 2019 or 2020.
Its products include Lens for real-time wallet and transaction screening, Discovery for screening crypto service providers, Investigator for cross-chain investigations, and ecosystem monitoring. It launched the Decode agent on 17 September 2026 to answer on-chain risk questions and says it is live with government customers. Earlier milestones on its history page include Elliptic Vault, an insured bitcoin custody service, in 2014, Forensics in December 2016, Discovery in December 2019, Lens in March 2020 and Investigator in May 2022. Revolut, Metaco and Coinbase are named as users.
Elliptic's trust page lists ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and SOC 2 Type 2 reporting. It describes itself as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
Elliptic announced a $120 million Series D in May 2026, led by One Peak with Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank and the British Business Bank joining, and AlbionVC, Evolution Equity Partners and J.P. Morgan continuing as investors. Press reports put the valuation at $670 million. Wikipedia reports that SoftBank invested $60 million in October 2021.
Leadership
- James Smith, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder
- Adam Joyce, Chief Architect and Founder
- Tom Robinson, Chief Scientist and Founder
- Simone Maini, Chief Executive Officer
- Chris Pilling, Chairman
- Tom Stenhouse, Chief Financial Officer
- Jackson Hull, Chief Technology Officer
- Zahi Yaari, Chief Revenue Officer