Giant Oak

Adverse media screening for financial institutions

Arlington, Virginia, United States

About Giant Oak

Giant Oak provides risk management and compliance solutions specifically for financial institutions. Their main service is adverse media screening and monitoring, which helps clients identify potential risks linked to negative media coverage. The technology used by Giant Oak allows financial entities to stay informed about any adverse information that could impact their operations or reputation. Unlike many competitors, Giant Oak focuses exclusively on the needs of banks, investment firms, and similar organizations, offering a subscription-based platform that ensures clients have ongoing access to essential risk management tools. The goal of Giant Oak is to help financial institutions maintain regulatory compliance and protect their reputations in a complex financial environment.

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$25.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
1-10Employees

Risks

Loss of GOST technology to Saifr may lead to competitive disadvantage.
Potential customer attrition as clients may prefer Saifr post-acquisition.
Increased competition in AML software market could dilute Giant Oak's market share.

Differentiation

Giant Oak combines behavioral science and AI for unique risk management solutions.
GOST platform offers deep web searches to reveal hidden actions and communities.
Human-centered design in GOST enhances user experience and data confidence.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven compliance solutions boosts Giant Oak's market potential.
Behavioral-based risk assessment tools align with financial sector trends.
Expansion of AML software market presents opportunities for Giant Oak's solutions.

Funding

Total raised$25.82 M
Latest valuation$30.50 M
StageEARLY_VC
EARLY VC
10/31/2021
$6
$30.50 M
GROWTH EQUITY VC
6/30/2018
$10
SEED
11/30/2016
N/A
$1.50 M