Revolutionizing Financial Services with Safe and Compliant AI Workflows

A Conversation with Luis Lancos, CEO of Data Whisper.

At the Web Summit in Lisbon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luis Lancos, the visionary behind Data Whisper, a startup making waves in financial services by offering a unique platform to streamline and secure agentic workflows.

The Idea Behind Data Whisper

Luis and his team have created an innovative drag-and-drop platform that empowers financial services to easily design complex workflows. From help desks to contractual and fraud analysis, this solution simplifies automation while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements. The secret sauce? A built-in safety layer that monitors processes end-to-end, flagging any rule violations.

Early Success and Innovation

Data Whisper secured its first customer in just six months — a payment processor. They collaborated to automate processes within the merchant portal and introduced one of the first AI-driven payment terminals capable of managing contractual, transaction, and fraud analysis. This groundbreaking solution earned an Innovation Award from the Payment Association in England.

What Sets Data Whisper Apart

Luis emphasizes that their team brings unique expertise in AI, payments, and strategic consulting. They’re not just offering a tool — they’re providing partnership and guidance to help businesses stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Why Web Summit?

For Luis, a Portuguese native living in the UK for nearly two decades, presenting at the Web Summit in Lisbon was deeply symbolic. “It’s a circle closing,” he shared, reflecting on the significance of showcasing their innovation at one of the world’s largest tech events.

The Road Ahead

With a proven track record and growing interest, Data Whisper is now raising seed capital to scale its vision. The future looks bright for this promising startup as it continues to redefine what’s possible in the financial services industry.