European rival to Zerohash and Bridge, Nodu raises €1.25 million pre-Seed led by early Revolut investor

London-based stablecoin infrastructure startup Nodu has secured €1.25 million in a pre-seed round, signaling growing interest in European alternatives to existing digital finance solutions. The funding, led by Digital Space Ventures, an early investor in Revolut, will fuel Nodu's expansion and development of its platform designed to integrate digital assets with traditional finance. This investment highlights the potential of European fintech companies to compete in the evolving landscape of digital payments. Nodu, founded in 2025 by the team behind the Latvian fintech platform Crassula, aims to simplify stablecoin payments for businesses, banks, and fintech companies. The platform offers a ready-to-use framework for global compliance and payments, allowing faster launches without the need to build individual infrastructure. One of Nodu's key differentiators is its stablecoin off-ramp capabilities, which are available in over 100 countries. Nodu's technology allows clients to send, receive, and hold stablecoins similarly to traditional currencies. The platform automatically handles compliance and reporting, bridging fiat and crypto rails into one regulated flow. The startup envisions connecting over 170 countries into a unified payment network using stablecoins as a bridge between currencies. This approach could significantly reduce payment times and costs for international transactions. With the new capital, Nodu plans to broaden its global reach, expand its engineering and compliance teams, and bolster its partnerships with financial institutions. This strategic investment underscores the growing importance of digital finance and the potential for European firms to lead innovation in this sector. Nodu's approach aligns with a broader shift towards digital money, particularly as regulations like MiCA bring clarity to the market.