Recoveris raises CHF 1M to help combat digital asset theft and fraud

Founded by Marcin Zarakowski, Roman Bieda and Patrick Prinz in Zug, Recoveris is a blockchain intelligence and digital asset recovery firm on the mission is to provide best-in-class investigation services and technology to victims of digital asset theft and fraud. Serving a global client base of institutions and individuals, Recoveris is developing the industry’s first Blockchain Investigation Management System powered by AI, aiming to bring scalability and advanced intelligence to on-chain analysis. The system is designed to automate complex investigations, streamline parts of the workflow, and enable and expedite stakeholder communication, addressing critical bottlenecks in the blockchain investigation industry.

Founded in June 2025 Recoveris has already achieved a positive track record in blockchain investigations. It has established, expert-led digital asset recovery services have seen growing demand from a diverse client base—including crypto exchanges, DeFi projects, banks, insurance companies, as well as individuals and law firms. It has closed partnerships with renowned firms such as Cybera and Hacken, and had a success collaboration with Swiss law enforcement and conducted training programs leading to millions of Swiss francs in frozen and recovered digital assets. The company’s ability to meet this demand stems from its unique combination of deep technical expertise and hands-on investigative experience. 

The freshly obtained funding will be used to exclusively accelerate the development of the technology platform. Singapore-based firm VerifyVASP led the round, with contributions from undisclosed strategic and angel investors.

Marcin Zarakowski, CEO and Founder of Recoveris, said, “Growth of the digital asset economy has unfortunately been accompanied by a rise in sophisticated theft and fraud, creating an urgent need for scalable intelligence and recovery solutions. Our first priority was to build a sustainable business that delivers real value, and I’m incredibly proud that our expert-led services have already achieved this. This position of strength allowed us to raise capital on our own terms. This CHF 1M is rocket fuel for our technology roadmap, enabling us to build the management system that will define the future of on-chain investigations. We are thrilled to partner with VerifyVASP, whose leading expertise in digital asset compliance combined with their verified data on VASPs at the corporate and transactional level will be invaluable as we build the next generation of digital asset investigations and recovery infrastructure”.

ShihYun Chia, CEO of VerifyVASP, added, “Digital asset security and recovery represents one of the most significant challenges and opportunities in the blockchain space. We were immediately impressed by Recoveris AG’s capital-efficient approach. Their vision for a Blockchain Investigations Management System is precisely what the industry needs to handle complex cases at scale, and combined with our extensive set of verified data amassed through supporting our members with proper Travel Rule compliance and connectivity to many of the largest exchanges internationally, we are excited to support their mission to make the digital economy safer and our mission in supporting the responsible growth of the Web 3 economy.”

(Press release/RAN)
Image: Recoveris founders (from left): Roman Bieda (Head of Product), Marcin Zarakowski (CEO), Patrick Prinz (COO / CFO)