Cardo AI

At Cardo AI, we envision a future where asset-based finance is seamlessly efficient, transparent, and accessible to all market operators. We are dedicated to transforming traditional financial workflows by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, data, and intelligent automation.

Our innovative platform redefines the asset-based finance lifecycle, empowering financial institutions and credit originators to transcend manual inefficiencies and unlock new growth opportunities. Through scalable technology and predictive analytics, we make complex financial processes simpler and more transparent for users worldwide.

By integrating advanced AI with deep industry expertise, Cardo AI is building the infrastructure for a smarter, faster, and more inclusive financial ecosystem—one that drives innovation and elevates the future of private credit and structured finance markets globally.

We've been tracking fintech innovation for years, but CARDO AI caught our attention for a reason that might surprise you. While most AI companies chase flashy consumer applications, this Albanian-founded startup is quietly revolutionizing one of finance's most unsexy—but critical—sectors: asset-based lending.

Founded in 2018 by Altin Kadareja, CARDO AI tackles the mountain of spreadsheets and manual processes that still plague structured finance. We're talking about an industry where loan officers spend hours copying data between systems and risk managers drown in compliance paperwork.

What Makes It Click

The platform's real strength isn't just automation—it's intelligent automation. CARDO AI doesn't simply digitize existing workflows; it reimagines them entirely. Their data extraction and predictive analytics can turn a week-long loan approval process into something that happens in hours.

We were particularly impressed by the scope: over $80 billion in assets managed through their platform with 800+ users spanning banks, asset managers, and fund administrators. That's not startup-scale traction—that's enterprise credibility.

The Timing Advantage

What excites us most is CARDO AI's positioning as private credit markets explode. While traditional banks tighten lending, alternative asset managers are hungry for better tools to scale their operations. The company's recent partnerships with Multitude Bank and Encina Lender Finance signal they're riding this wave perfectly.

Plus, having offices across New York, London, Milan, and tech hubs in Albania and Kosovo gives them a truly global perspective on regulatory complexity—something purely Silicon Valley companies often miss.

Who Should Pay Attention

If you're in institutional finance or alternative lending, CARDO AI deserves a serious look. Their 70+ use cases suggest this isn't a one-trick platform but a comprehensive solution for the entire asset-based finance lifecycle.

For investors, we see a company that's found product-market fit in a massive, underserved market that's only getting bigger. Sometimes the best opportunities hide in the most traditional industries.