Finster AI, a London, UK-based AI-native platform designed for investment banks and asset managers, has secured $15 million in combined Seed and Series A funding.
Investors
The Series A round was led by FinTech Collective, and the Seed round was led by Peak XV Partners, with ongoing participation from Hoxton Ventures.
FinTech Collective is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, dedicated to reimagining financial services. The firm exclusively targets the financial services ecosystem, with more than $770 million in assets under management. FinTech Collective specializes in Seed and Series A investments.
Peak XV Partners is a global venture capital and growth investment firm that emerged from the split of Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia (SEA) in June 2023. The firm invests across India, Southeast Asia, and beyond, managing over $9 billion in capital across 13 funds and supporting more than 400 companies worldwide.
Finster AI Use of Funds
The funding will support Finster AI’s expansion into New York, the growth of its London headquarters, the recruitment of senior leadership, and the development of partnerships across the financial data and technology ecosystem.
About Finster AI
Founded in 2023 by Sid Jayakumar, Finster AI provides cutting-edge solutions to help financial professionals unlock insights faster and more efficiently. Designed for use across investment banking and asset management workflows, Finster offers AI tools that assist in drafting research, assembling data, and producing client materials with the rigor of finance professional's demand. Headquartered in London, UK, Finster AI has already partnered with several leading financial institutions, including tier 1 global investment banks and asset managers.
Funding Details
Company: Finster AI, Inc.
Raised: $15.0M
Round: Seed, Series A
Funding Date: October 2025
Lead Investors: FinTech Collective (Series A), Peak XV Partners (Seed)
Additional Investors: Hoxton Ventures
Company Website: https://finster.ai/
Software Category: Financial AI / Investment Banking Intelligence
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finster-ai-raises-15-million-to-redefine-the-future-of-financial-intelligence-302589069.html