Samaya AI, a Mountain View, CA-based startup focused on building AI-native tools for the financial services, has raised $43.5 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from high-profile investors including Eric Schmidt, Yann LeCun, David Siegel, and Marty Chavez.
NEA is a global venture capital firm founded in 1977, managing over $27 billion in assets. The firm invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages—from seed to IPO—and has backed over 280 IPOs and over 470 mergers and acquisitions.
Samaya AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to support product development and market expansion efforts.
About Samaya AI
Founded in 2022 by Maithra Raghu and Fabio Petroni, Samaya AI is an AI company that provides an expert artificial intelligence platform for financial services. It enables users to create custom AI teams trained for financial analysis, research, and decision support. Its agents are designed to assist with complex financial workflows such as investment research, client advisory, and due diligence. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, its clients include Morgan Stanley and several hedge funds.
Funding Details
Company: Samaya AI, Inc.
Raised: $43.5M
Round: Undisclosed
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: New Enterprise Associates
Additional Investors: Eric Schmidt, Yann LeCun, David Siegel, Marty Chavez
Company Website: https://samaya.ai/
Software Category: Financial Services / Knowledge Management
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