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Ripjar, the AI-native provider of smarter screening solutions for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and financial crime prevention, has appointed Matt Mills as CEO to lead the company’s next phase of growth and global expansion in combating financial crime through advanced, explainable AI technology.
Ripjar has appointed Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, to guide the company through its next stage of expansion. Ripjar enables financial institutions and enterprises to transform AML compliance and disrupt financial crime by providing smarter, AI-powered customer screening and a dynamic, integrated view of regulatory and reputational risk.
Illicit proceeds from criminal activity are estimated to represent 2-5% of global GDP, yet less than 1% of these funds are seized or frozen by law enforcement, according to the World Economic Forum. Intensifying regulatory scrutiny—driven by initiatives such as the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)—increases pressure on organizations to screen customers against sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and other watchlists with high accuracy and efficiency.
Founded in 2013 by former members of the UK Intelligence Services, Ripjar’s enterprise-ready platform leverages National Security-grade technology and specialized, explainable AI. Its data-agnostic approach simplifies integration and delivers customer-specific risk insights. The platform is trusted by more than 200 businesses worldwide, including tier-1 banks and large corporations, delivering significant operational improvements.
“Matt brings a powerful combination of deep domain expertise and a proven track record of leading and scaling innovative, high-growth businesses,” said Jason Melton, Partner at Long Ridge, the majority owner of Ripjar. “Mills will accelerate Ripjar’s go-to-market strategy and global expansion to meet increasing market demand for smarter, more efficient customer screening solutions. We’re excited to welcome him onboard.”
Matt Mills said, “I have been an admirer of Ripjar and its important work across screening and intelligence for some time. Ripjar has consistently excelled at protecting countries, banks and corporate entities. Financial institutions and enterprises are the first line of defence against financial crime. Our screening technology empowers them to make smarter decisions that defend their businesses and disrupt the crime economy.”
Mills’ appointment aligns with Ripjar’s recent achievements, including its recognition in the Chartis RiskTech100 2026 Winners list—the industry’s authoritative benchmark of top risk technology providers—and a follow-on majority investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners. His leadership will focus on scaling the platform’s capabilities to meet rising demand for precise, efficient screening solutions in an increasingly regulated global environment.
About Ripjar
Founded in 2013, Ripjar enables financial institutions and enterprises to transform anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and combat financial crime with smarter customer screening and an integrated, dynamic view of risk. Built on National Security grade technology, Ripjar improves the accuracy and efficiency of screening operations in one enterprise-ready platform with specialised, explainable AI. Its platform is proven to address large-scale challenges and is trusted by financial services and enterprise organisations of all sizes. Ripjar serves more than 200 businesses, including tier 1 banks and large corporations around the world.
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