Baselayer raises $35M series a
Announced 22 September 2026
◆ The Round
Baselayer raised $35M in series a funding, announced on 22 September 2026, led by M13, with participation from Picus Capital, Torch Capital, Afore Capital, Matt Thompson at Socure, Picus Ventures, Socure. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Baselayer
AI-powered startup that helps financial institutions verify businesses and assess fraud risk, and is expanding its identity technology to AI agents. Baselayer is based in United States and currently at series a stage, operating in Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI & ML.
◆ Investors
LeadM13
ParticipationPicus Capital, Torch Capital, Afore Capital, Matt Thompson at Socure, Picus Ventures, Socure
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Baselayer raise?
Baselayer raised $35M in its series-a round, announced 2026-09-22.
Who invested in Baselayer's series-a round?
The round was led by M13, with participation from Picus Capital, Torch Capital, Afore Capital, Matt Thompson at Socure, Picus Ventures and Socure.
What does Baselayer do?
AI-powered startup that helps financial institutions verify businesses and assess fraud risk, and is expanding its identity technology to AI agents.
Verified 22 September 2026 · Sources: public filings