Storebrand partners with Strise to transform AML operations
Oslo, Norway – AML automation leader Strise has announced a strategic partnership with Storebrand, one of the Nordic region’s largest financial groups. Storebrand will integrate Strise across its entire portfolio, spanning over 55,000 corporate customers and 2.2 million retail customers, covering insurance, pension, banking, and asset management.
One platform to accelerate compliance at scale
Strise will enable Storebrand to:
- Reduce manual work in data management and onboarding
- Streamline ongoing due diligence and KYC/KYB workflows
- Centralize AML operations across business units
- Enhance analyst productivity through automation and decision-ready data
By consolidating fragmented tools into one intelligent platform, Storebrand’s teams, from operational analysts to Group AML, gain control, speed, and visibility.
“We are excited to partner with Strise to enhance and automate our AML processes,” said Ine Solberg, Group AML at Storebrand. “Their smart technology aligns with our vision of building trust, improving operations, and fighting financial crime with precision.”
AI-driven solution for modern AML
This partnership follows Strise’s strategic product shift to API-first infrastructure, giving Storebrand:
- Continuous data enrichment from global regulatory sources
- A unified, AI-powered graph model combining person, role, and entity data
- A future-proof foundation for smart, scalable AML workflows
“Securing a deal with an international financial service provider like Storebrand represents a monumental achievement for Strise,” said Marit Rødevand, CEO and Co-Founder of Strise. “Their commitment to sustainable practices aligns with our mission to fight financial crime through technology.”
The bigger picture: why this matters
According to PwC’s EMEA AML report:
- 38% of institutions cite AML pressure as their top challenge
- 1 in 3 highlight data quality and manual processes as barriers
- Over 50% of asset managers are increasing digital budgets
- 94% of Nordic institutions plan to implement AI in AML by 2026
In this landscape, Storebrand’s move positions them at the forefront of automated, AI-driven AML operations
Strise momentum and market position
Strise now provides AML automation to:
- 70% of top-tier Nordic banks
- Storebrand, Norway’s largest asset manager
- Enterprises across banking, fintech, and professional services
This follows:
- A $10.8M Series A led by Atomico
- Team growth to nearly 50 employees
- Opening of a London office and expansion across Europe
- A platform scaled to over 1 billion global entities and 11 million individuals
- Recognition in Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies
About Storebrand
Storebrand is a leading Nordic financial group offering sustainable financial services to individuals and businesses. With NOK 1,281 billion under management, Storebrand is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
About Strise
Strise leads the AML automation revolution, transforming compliance teams into high-impact business drivers. The AML Automation Cloud powers:
- KYC/KYB onboarding
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Ongoing due diligence
- Automated monitoring and data enrichment
With Strise, customers report:
- Up to 90% reduction in due diligence time
- 30% lower compliance costs
Media contact
Lars Lunde Birkeland
CMO, Strise
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