Arva AI, Inc.

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Arva AI, Inc. - overview

Established

2024

Location

San Francisco, CA, US

Primary Industry

Software

About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2024 by Chief Executive Officer Rhim Shah and Chief Technology Officer Oli Wales, Arva AI, Inc. operates as a provider of AI-powered business verification services designed for banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies. In January 2025, Arva AI, Inc. raised USD 3 million in seed funding led by Gradient Ventures, with participation from 468 Capital, Amino Capital, Halo Labs Inc.


, Olive Tree Capital, Oxford Seed Fund, Scale Asia Ventures, and Y Combinator. Arva AI, Inc. specializes in AI-enabled business verification solutions designed for banks and fintech companies. The company’s offerings include advanced know-your-business (KYB) checks, which leverage deep online data for client information while identifying potential fraudsters and adverse media.


The platform leverages AI agents to conduct ongoing analysis of business activities through website evaluations, document approval processes, and communication with customers during onboarding. The company plans to use the funding from January 2024 for product development and expanding its market presence, focusing on setting a new standard in business verification processes.


Current Investors

Y Combinator, Amino Capital, Gradient Ventures

Primary Industry

Software

Sub Industries

Analytics & Performance Software, Application Integration Software, Legal Software

Website

www.arva.ai

Verticals

Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, RegTech

Company Stage

Angel & Seed

Total Amount Raised

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