“Can a single API-first infrastructure layer reliably bridge fiat, stablecoins, and digital assets for cross-border institutional money movement at scale?”
Founded in 2019 as a digital asset broker/market maker focused on institutional clients, Hercle evolved into a full-stack cross-border infrastructure platform bridging fiat, stablecoins, and digital assets. The company expanded from pure brokerage to offering Transfer, Trade, and Treasury management services via API. The October 2025 $60M raise — combining equity and a $50M credit facility — signals a push to grow institutional services globally, targeting banks, PSPs, MTOs, fintechs, and corporate treasuries across 35+ markets.
Hercle discloses OpenPayd as its banking provider, according to the Embedded Finance Index 2026.
Hercle does not disclose a bank charter of its own; its banking services are provided through OpenPayd.
Hercle uses OpenPayd for FX and cross-border payouts.
The Embedded Finance Index 2026 maps 3 layers in Hercle's stack: Banking / BaaS (OpenPayd); Unified APIs (OpenPayd); FX & payouts (OpenPayd).
Hercle is founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milan, Italy (registered); also operates from Switzerland and UK.
Hercle has raised $60M in total (latest round: Mixed round (equity + credit facility), October 2025).
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