Sean Neville Raises $18M for AI-Native Bank Catena Labs

Circle co-founder Sean Neville has launched a new venture, Catena Labs, with the ambitious goal of building an AI-focused banking platform. The startup recently secured $18 million in seed funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division and a range of other investors including Breyer Capital, Circle Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and NFL legend Tom Brady. This funding will be used to develop innovative financial solutions powered by AI for a future where digital interactions with banks are increasingly automated.