London Fintech Nodu Raises €1.25 Million to Build European Stablecoin Infrastructure

London based startup Nodu has closed a €1.25 million pre-seed funding round led by Digital Space Ventures. The firm, known for early bets on Revolut and PaySend, is backing the team to build a localized alternative to dominant US players. Nodu aims to integrate digital assets seamlessly into traditional financial workflows for banks and fintechs.

The platform provides a ready to use global compliance and payments framework for institutional clients. This allows businesses to launch stablecoin products faster without building complex infrastructure from scratch. By merging fiat and crypto rails, Nodu ensures that digital asset movements are regulated and transparent within the existing financial system.

Founders Alex Novozhenov, Vladislav Nikolayev, and Daria Dubinina bring significant expertise from their previous venture, Crassula. This Latvia based fintech platform already processes substantial volumes for over 150 clients across Europe. Their deep background in core banking software provides Nodu with a high degree of technical credibility in a crowded market.

Nodu explicitly positions itself against US incumbents such as Bridge and Zero Hash. While those companies dominate the North American market, Nodu focuses on the unique regulatory landscape of Europe. This includes catering to the specific needs of institutions operating under the MiCA framework, which requires strict adherence to local standards.

The newly acquired capital will support the expansion of Nodu's global coverage and the growth of its engineering team. Strengthening compliance operations is also a top priority as the company scales its B2B2B and B2B2C models. These efforts will help solidify its role as a universal bridge between different financial systems and currencies.

Currently, the platform offers stablecoin off-ramp capabilities in over 100 countries. This enables near instant fiat payouts at a fraction of the cost of traditional international transfer methods. Nodu's long term vision is to connect more than 170 countries into a single, programmable payment network where stablecoins act as the primary bridge.