Alta raises $48 million for its compliance-focused blockchain in Series A round led by Index Ventures

Alta has secured a Series A funding round of approximately $47.5 million, led by Index Ventures, to develop a compliance‑first blockchain platform aimed at banks. The startup, formerly known as Metal, benefits from strong support of Airwallex and its CEO Jack Zhang. The capital will enable Alta to enhance regulatory adherence and efficiency in global banking transactions, addressing growing institutional demand for compliant blockchain solutions.