Astra International OÜ

What Astra International OÜ does

Astra International OÜ is an Estonian private limited company (registry number 14559573) founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tallinn. It began full operational activities on February 1, 2022, and operates under Estonian financial institution license FFA000286. The company builds the MetaAstra^ integrated platform, which combines a customizable billing and settlement system (multi-format/multi-language invoicing, multi-channel payment reception, mass processing), KYC/AML/CFT verification services (KYC identity verification, KYB/UBO screening, sanctions and PEP checks), a crypto compliance solution aligned with AML, FATF and FinCEN requirements, and software development outsourcing across Java, .NET, Python, React, Angular, and Vue. Compliance functionality is delivered through integrations with Sumsub and Worldcheck, with additional integrations to DocuSign, DigitalOcean-hosted infrastructure, and two undisclosed liquidity providers.

The company monetizes through monthly subscription fees for access to Astra Products, professional services for custom software development and IT consulting, and managed compliance outsourcing (verification integration plus technical and legal support). It serves three primary segments: financial institutions and digital asset businesses seeking integrated international banking, payment processing, and compliance tooling; enterprise IT buyers seeking outsourced software engineering; and businesses needing customizable billing and settlement workflows. A free trial is available without a credit card. Astra has 1-10 employees, shared capital of 170K Euros as of 2024, and has raised no external funding.

Strategic positioning relies on the integrated-platform thesis (billing, settlement, compliance, and crypto monitoring in one stack), the Estonian regulatory license, founder domain expertise in telecommunications, banking, and acquiring, and reliance on Tier-1 third-party compliance providers. Growth signals are limited: no disclosed customers, no ARR, and no funding rounds, making independent traction assessment difficult.

Name

Astra International OÜ

Legal name

Astra International OÜ

Website

https://astraup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Astra International OÜ is an Estonian-licensed fintech that builds the MetaAstra^ integrated platform for international billing, payment processing, KYC/AML/CFT verification, and crypto compliance, serving financial institutions, digital asset businesses, and enterprise IT buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fintech Software Platform

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Finance Services (6199), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Account Opening & Onboarding (eKYC, eSignature, Origination) (FSAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marketplace / Platform Acquiring (PayFac & Sub-Merchant Management) (FSAMABAF), Merchant-of-Record (MoR) & Payment Facilitation (PayFac) Infrastructure (FSAGABAE)

Keywords

• Fintech software platform
• KYC AML compliance
• Billing settlement systems
• Payment processing solutions
• Digital asset compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription Services: Monthly subscription fees for access to Astra Products including billing/settlement system, KYC/AML services, and related software features. Fees vary by Subscription Plan and are paid posteriorly on a monthly basis.
2. Software Development & IT Consulting: Outsourcing services for custom software development, product engineering, QA & testing, mobile app design, and IT strategy & consulting.
3. KYC/AML Outsourcing Services: Complete outsourcing of compliance work including verification functionality integration, technical and legal support, and bank account opening advising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Astra International OÜ develops and operates the MetaAstra^ integrated SaaS platform for international banking, payment processing, acquiring, billing and settlement, and digital asset management, with embedded KYC/KYB/AML/CFT verification powered by Sumsub and Worldcheck. The company also provides software development outsourcing and IT consulting services, and offers fully managed KYC/AML compliance outsourcing to financial institutions and digital-asset businesses.

Product overview

Astra International OÜ operates as a software development and fintech company built around the MetaAstra^ integrated platform for international banking and payment processing. The platform encompasses core modules including a Billing & Settlement System for customizable invoicing and multi-channel payments, KYC/AML/CFT Verification Services for compliance automation, and a Crypto Compliance Solution for digital asset regulatory adherence. Additional offerings include software development outsourcing and IT consulting services. The company also provides outsourced compliance services for clients seeking to delegate KYC/AML verification workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MetaAstra^ Platform Integrated SaaS platform for international payment processing, acquiring, billing, digital assets, and KYC/AML/CFT verification. Serves as the central system connecting all modules including billing, compliance, and settlement services, targeted at financial institutions and digital-asset businesses.
• Billing & Settlement System Customizable billing and settlement management system enabling invoice issuance in multiple formats and languages, multi-channel payment reception, and support for both one-time operations and mass processing. Targeted at businesses of all sizes and individuals who want to outsource billing and counterparty settlement management.
• KYC/AML/CFT Verification Services Compliance verification services covering KYC (identity verification with liveness, face match, document checks), KYB (beneficial owner verification, sanctions screening), and AML/CTF monitoring through Sumsub and Worldcheck integration. Offered both as platform functionality and as a fully outsourced managed compliance service.
• Crypto Compliance Solution Sumsub-powered crypto compliance tool that detects toxicity of major cryptocurrencies, assesses risk for working with crypto assets, and monitors assets over time for regulatory compliance with AML, FATF, and FinCEN requirements. Targeted at crypto businesses and digital-asset service providers.
• Software Development Outsourcing IT consulting and custom software development services including product engineering, QA and software testing, mobile app design, and IT strategy and consulting. Expertise in Java, .NET, Python, React, Angular, and Vue technologies, with a particular focus on financial and transactional systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated compliance processes covering KYC, KYB, and crypto monitoring
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sumsub (Sum and Substance Ltd)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 January 2022Contract signed on January 17, 2022 for Sumsub KYC/AML services integration into MetaAstra system. Sumsub provides automated KYC, KYB, and crypto compliance verification covering liveness/face match, ID verification, AML screening, sanctions checks, and ongoing monitoring.
• WorldcheckcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorldcheck services integrated with MetaAstra for compliance checks, providing additional screening capabilities alongside Sumsub for comprehensive KYC/AML/CFT verification.
• Accounting Resources OÜminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccounting service contract concluded for extensive expertise in accounting and tax reporting. Supports company's internal accounting operations and enables provision of comprehensive financial services.
• Two Liquidity ProvidersminorOthersPartnership agreements concluded with two liquidity providers to support payment processing and settlement operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Onfido: AI-driven identity verification and KYC/AML platform serving fintechs and digital asset businesses — comparable core offering (KYC, KYB, ongoing monitoring) targeting the same regulated customer base.
• Sumsub: Global KYC/AML and crypto compliance platform that provides liveness, ID/KYC, KYB, and ongoing monitoring — the same stack Astra resells and wraps in MetaAstra; the closest functional competitor and strategic partner.
• Veriff: Estonia-headquartered identity verification provider offering KYC, KYB, and age verification — direct geographic and product competitor to Astra's eKYC/AML offering.
• iDenfy: Lithuania-based KYC/AML and biometric identity verification platform with full outsourcing service model — overlaps directly with Astra's compliance-as-a-service GTM.

Emerging players

• Persona: Identity verification and KYC/AML platform with flexible APIs for onboarding and ongoing monitoring — comparable feature set targeting fintech and digital asset verticals.
• Mambu: Banking-as-a-service platform used by neobanks and fintechs for digital onboarding and ongoing KYC — adjacent platform competing for the same regulated fintech customer wallet.

Broad incumbents

• ComplyAdvantage: AML screening, transaction monitoring, and KYC platform focused on fintech and crypto — directly overlaps Astra's AML/CTF and crypto compliance modules at much larger scale.
• Stripe Identity: Stripe's identity verification and KYC product bundled into its global payments infrastructure — broad incumbent that could commoditize standalone KYC players like Astra for fintech customers.
• Trulioo: Global identity verification and business verification network used for KYC/KYB and AML screening — incumbent operating at scale with comparable compliance focus.
• Jumio: Established identity verification and KYC/AML provider serving global banks, fintechs, and crypto exchanges at much larger scale — incumbent with overlapping capabilities across onboarding and compliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astra-pool

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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