a year ago

Nuke From Orbit Secures €585k Pre-seed to Combat Mobile Phone Theft

  • Nuke From Orbit, a UK-based fintech startup, has raised €585k in a pre-seed round to launch its mobile security product

  • The startup's solution aims to protect users from financial and reputational damage caused by mobile phone theft by instantly invalidating stolen data, canceling bank cards, securing digital accounts, and blocking the device SIM

  • The funding comes from UK-based investors, including Oliver Bridgen, Co-Founder & COO of Ballinger Group, and Jordan Hallows, founder of Wey Bridging Finance

  • Nuke From Orbit plans to use the funding to prepare for public beta testing in the UK market in late 2024 and expand its team to bring partners on board

  • The company aims to take its service global, prioritizing countries with high smartphone adoption, higher crime rates, and strong traction in modern financial services.

      • ProblemFinancial Services

      "Most people's invaluable data remains vulnerable to cybercriminals and financial fraud when their mobile phones are stolen, leading to significant financial and reputational damage."

      Solution

      "Nuke From Orbit instantly invalidates stolen data, cancels bank cards, secures digital accounts, and blocks the device SIM in a single action, safeguarding mobile data and preventing criminals from accessing it."

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