RubiLabs

We build intelligence infrastructure for counterparty intelligence.

RubiLabs is a Tokyo-based compliance intelligence company. We build tools that help regulated institutions identify, assess, and monitor counterparty risk — combining quantitative data with qualitative context into one unified layer.

Intelligence built on discipline.

RubiLabs is building the intelligence layer for regulated financial decision-making. We help institutions connect fragmented signals across counterparties, ownership structures, transactions, and qualitative context, turning hidden risk into clearer, reviewable insight.

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Vision

Leading intelligence on counterparty risk.

To become the leading source of intelligence on counterparty risk, giving compliance teams the clearest possible view of who they are doing business with.

02
Mission

Standardize how institutions screen.

To standardize how institutions identify, assess, and monitor counterparties across markets, replacing fragmented manual processes with a single intelligent layer.

03
Values

Trust earned through structure and integrity.

We believe trust is earned through structure, integrity, and disciplined execution. Every product decision reflects our commitment to precision over convenience.

Operating principles we never compromise on.

Human-led review

Lapis supports analysts and compliance teams. It does not replace institutional decision-making.

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Built by people who understand the work.

The RubiLabs team brings together institutional compliance experience, financial risk intelligence, and deep engineering expertise.

Co-Founder & CEO

Juan Markus

Background

  • Build automated due diligence tool aggregating fragmented databases
  • AI researcher at RIKEN focused on LLM systems and high-dimensional data analysis
  • Research analyst for Blackpeak Japan, acquired by ION Analytics
Co-Founder & COO

James William

Background

  • Experience in structuring, mapping, and normalizing institutional datasets
  • Turns customer needs, regulatory shifts, and market signals into product strategy
  • Leads product research, data strategy, sourcing, quality, and governance
Co-Founder & CTO

Yeabsira Mezgebu

Background

  • Experience across banking, payments, and digital-asset systems
  • Specializes in backend infrastructure, databases, and data pipelines
  • Builds web data extraction and OSINT systems for research workflows
Co-Founder & CCO

Alain Delfosse

Background

  • Managing Director of SIX Group in Japan
  • Managing Director and Head of Swift East Asia
  • Head of Japan and Country Manager for Western Union Japan
  • Director of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Advisor

Hiro Kiga

Background

  • Partner of Antler with founder, VC, and engineering background
  • Ex co-founder of WALLEX, acquired by M-DAQ in 2022
  • Strong Japan–Southeast Asia experience, including early exposure to Indonesia’s startup ecosystem

Backed by

Antler

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