Captured By Tracy D'souza / 2:51 pm on 12 March 2025
Hornet Decentratech, a Kolkata-based crypto forensics startup, raised ₹4 crore in seed funding from Artha Venture Fund. Founded in 2023 by Souvik Haldar and Subhro Jyoti Mondal, Hornet aims to enhance crypto compliance and investigation capabilities. It operates in B2C, B2B, and B2G sectors, offering risk insights for individuals, AML/CTF compliance for businesses, and investigative support for governments. The funds will help scale operations, develop real-time tracking tools, and strengthen law enforcement collaborations. Hornet seeks to make India self-reliant in crypto forensics, tackling financial crimes like fraud, money laundering, and illicit activities linked to blockchain transactions.
